Statewide Crime Crackdown Commences

Statewide crime crackdown commences

On Wednesday, 25 February the Queensland Government, alongside the Queensland Police Service, launched Operation Forge – a statewide crackdown on […] Subscribe or Login to see the rest of the content. Username Password * Remember Me     Forgot Password The post Statewide crime crackdown commences appeared first on Central Queensland Today.

Police Launch Statewide Crackdown

Acting Police Commissioner Brett Pointing February 25, 2026 Queensland Police will begin a six-month operation, dubbed “Operation Yankee Forge”, on Friday targeting break-ins, robberies and vehicle theft. A QPS statement said specialist squads – including the State Flying Squad, Youth Co-Responder teams and the Public Safety Response Safety Team – would conduct co-ordinated disruption activities across Queensland. It will be led by district offi…

Police launch new operation

Noosa residents may see a heightened police presence from this week as part of a major six-month state-wide operation aimed at reducing break-ins, robberies and car theft. From Friday 27 February, the Queensland Police Service will commence Operation Yankee Forge, an enhanced state-wide crackdown focused on reducing victimisation and targeting offenders who cause the greatest harm to communities. The operation will enhance policing activities ac…

Enhanced statewide policing effort through Operation Yankee Forge

From Friday 27 February 2026, the Queensland Police Service will commence Operation Yankee Forge, a six-month enhanced statewide operation focused on reducing victimisation and targeting offenders who cause the greatest harm to our communities.  The operation will enhance policing activities across Queensland to further reduce victim numbers and improve community safety.  Police regions, supported by specialist squads, will conduct coordinated d…

Statewide police crackdown announced - Local Ipswich News

A new statewide police operation aimed at reducing break-ins, robberies and stolen vehicles will roll out across Queensland this week, as authorities seek to build on recent declines in crime victims. The State Government has announced the launch of Operation Forge, a high-visibility policing effort to be led by the Queensland Police Service and supported by specialist units and tactical resources. The operation will begin this Friday, targeting…