Stolen vehicles, Wednesday May 30

The following vehicles have been reported to Ipswich police as stolen.

Type
Colour
Vehicle registration
Vehicle description 
Date reported

Impreza Subaru
Grey
550XSI
Sedan
29/05/18

Hyundai
Blue
787VTC
Station Wagon
28/05/18

Homemade Box Trailer

CT1163
Domestic Box Trailer
28/05/18

Police are urging residents to ensure they are securing their homes and vehicles to avoid opportunistic thefts.
Many vehicles have been taken while the victims are at home. Thefts are targeting keys, mobile phones and cash that is left in plain view within homes and vehicles.
Hiding car keys and valuables will make it difficult for offenders to steal your vehicle and other property.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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Police close major drug network in South West Queensland

More than 11 people have been arrested on 633 charges today as police shut down a major drug trafficking ring in South West Queensland following a 14-month investigation.
Operation Papa Knot was established in March 2017 to target those involved in the trafficking and supply of dangerous drugs, specifically methylamphetamine supply in Roma and nearby areas.
Proactive strategies including vehicle intercepts and the execution of search warrants over the past year had already resulted in apprehending 92 people on 176 charges including methylamphetamine seized from a vehicle on Bond Street on May 19 weighing 147.2g, worth approximately $147,000.
This morning, more than 60 officers from across Queensland including detectives from Roma, Saint George, Charleville, Dalby, Kingaroy and Murgon CIB with assistance from the State Drug Squad executed around 40 search warrants at properties across Roma.
Officers made a significant arrest at approximately 6am when they attended a Derry Street property, which resulted in a

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