Sunshine Coast police investigating alleged hooning and alleged anti-social behaviour across the area have now charged several persons with more than 50 offences.
As part of Operation Victor Nemesis, officers from the Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol, Tactical Crime Squad, and with support from the Child Protection Investigation Unit, executed search warrants at local addresses on 10 January.
As a result of the searches, it will be alleged that officers found and seized drugs, drug utensils, large quantities of money, digital devices and vehicles.
Since Operation Nemesis began in October 2023, investigations have led to more than seven people being arrested on more than 50 charges and 60 traffic infringement notices (TINS).
Among these charges was a 17-year-old Tewantin boy, who was charged with five counts of dangerously operating a vehicle, one count each of wilful damage, possessing dangerous drugs, possessing a utensil, and issued 10 TINS.
Officer in Charge Highway Patrol Sunshine Coast Senior Sergeant Shane Panoho said investigations are ongoing.
“Safety is our top priority, so we will not tolerate hooning and anti-social behaviour on Sunshine Coast roads as it puts the driver and everyone else on the road in extreme danger,” he said.
It is expected that more charges will be brought forward in the coming days following examinations of seized electronic devices.
Anyone with information that may assist this operation are urged to contact police.
