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Media Release

Schoolies Update – Day 2

Overall police are happy with the behaviour of Gold Coast schoolies overnight in Surfers Paradise.

A crowd of around 20,000 schoolies was recorded within the Schoolies precinct, including the Hub area on the beach.

Police would like to remind schoolies to keep safe while celebrating and remember that swimming in the dark or while affected by alcohol is dangerous.

Media Note: Superintendent for the Gold Coast District Jim Keogh will be available for further comment on schoolies at:

WHEN:                            8.30am daily

WHERE:                          Surfers Paradise Police Headquarters,

                                68 Ferny Avenue

                                Surfers Paradise

Figures on the number of arrests and offences will also be available at this time.

Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact CrimeStoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

Media and Public Affairs Branch
07 3015 2444

Last Updated: 22/11/2009