Successes

During January 2012 there were 3766 contacts to the Crime Stoppers hotline, resulting in the generation of 1649 information reports which were forwarded to local police for information or investigation. Results reported back to Crime Stoppers during this month for previous information reports consist of:-

• 128 people were arrested on 315 charges
• Drugs valued at $607 156 were seized

Some of the successful investigations were:

Logan
Logan TCS commenced an operation and as a result executed a search warrant in January 2012, locating a large amount of cannabis packaged for distribution. As a result 2 persons were arrested and charged with drug related offences; $20,000.00 worth of cannabis was seized as well as illegal fireworks.
Total Value of Drugs Seized: $20 000 

Gold Coast 
2 male Juveniles who damaged a Gold Coast School were arrested and charged with Willful Damage offences after a Crime Stopper tip off which assisted Gold Coast police locate these Juveniles
Total Value of Damage: $250 000 

Mackay 
Whitsunday CIB police arrested and charged a Male in relation to drug related offences. As a result $127 000 worth of cannabis and amphetamines were located. The male offender was charged with 4 x Possessing Dangerous Drugs, 1 x Produce Dangerous Drugs, 1 x Assault or Obstruct Police, 1 x Possession Property, 1 x Possessing anything used in the commission of crime.
Total Value of Drugs Seized: $127 000

Noosa 
Noosa Child Protection Investigation Unit Police Officers arrested and charged a Male person who sexually assaulted a teenager at Noosa after a Crime Stoppers tip off which assisted in identifying and locating this male person.

Brisbane 
In two separate instances Police from Prostitution Enforcement Task Force have located two running brothels practicing in illegal prostitution. As a result 4 persons were arrested and charged on 8 prostitution related offences.