Brisbane detectives have helped extinguish a vehicle fire in Tolga, during Operation Whiskey Legion’s deployment to the Far North.
On September 28 at around 1pm, officers were called to a non-suspicious vehicle fire on Tate Road.
Upon arrival, officers noticed the engulfed vehicle near a garage and house.
Police evacuated the residents including four children and used garden hoses to contain the fire and prevent it from causing further damage.
The Queensland Fire Department arrived and extinguished the blaze, fortunately no one was injured.
Since Operation Whiskey Legion launched in the Far North on September 25, 152 people have been charged with 259 charges.
A 22-year-old Earlville man was charged following an incident at a Mulgrave Road shopping centre on Saturday afternoon, September 28.
It will be alleged the man approached a 10-year-old boy from behind pushing him over the handlebars of the bicycle he was sitting on.
The man then allegedly stole a second bike from the location and left the area.
The boy sustained minor injuries.
On Sunday September 29, police located the man in Mount Sheridan, and he was taken into custody.
It will also be alleged at the time of his arrest the man was in possession of a quantity of cannabis.
He has been charged with one count each of assault occasioning bodily harm, stealing, and possess dangerous drugs.
He has been refused bail and will appear before Cairns Magistrates Court today, September 30.
Over the weekend, police conducted proactive patrols and roadside breath tests at Port Douglas.
Police have conducted a total of 2747 roadside breath tests and 378 roadside drug tests during the operation.
Far North District Officer Chief Superintendent Kevin Fitzgibbon said Operation Whiskey Legion has seen successful outcomes in the first five days.
“The response to the vehicle fire in Tolga is an excellent example how the additional officers during Operation Whiskey Legion are contributing to community safety,” Chief Superintendent Fitzgibbon said.
“We have arrested more than 150 people and are continuing to target offenders who pose the greatest threats to our community, and arrest high-risk offenders.”
“The community can be assured these efforts will continue beyond Operation Whiskey Legion’s deployment to the Far North.”
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