Since 1 February, there have been over 15 occurrences on the Sunshine Coast where a person has been dealt with whilst being in possession of a knife.
The ‘I live my life… without a knife’ awareness campaign was launched late last year across the Sunshine Coast district in a bid to educate the community on the implications of carrying a knife in public.
“If you carry a knife, ask yourself what you’re willing to risk. The choices you make can impact the rest of your life and have consequences for you, your family and your friends,” Senior Constable Rebecca McMeniman said.
“Under Queensland law, you can’t carry a knife in public, including in a vehicle and self-defence is not considered a ‘reasonable excuse’ for carrying a knife.”
On 3 February, a 60-year-old Mooloo man was charged with a knife related offence at a location in David Low Way, Marcoola.
The man is due to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates court on 25 March.
On the same day, a 17-year-old Campwin Beach boy was cautioned in relation to possessing a knife in a public place on Sunrise Beach.
On 8 February, a 37-year-old Maroochydore man was arrested by police for possessing knife in a public place and was remanded in custody to reappear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 21 March.
The following day, a 24-year-old Cooroy man was intercepted by police on the Bruce Highway near Cooroy.
The man was found in possession of a knife and was charged with other offences. He has been remanded in custody until 28 April.
