Police officers are scanning people for knives during holiday patrols at the region’s busiest bus stop.
Maroochydore Police have joined forces with network officers to patrol the Maroochydore Bus Interchange outside Sunshine Plaza at Horton Parade during the summer break.
Police have used wanding (hand-held metal detectors) in the area to detect weapons and combat knife crime, in line with the strategy known as Jack’s Law.
Legislation passed in Queensland Parliament in April allows officers to conduct wand operations in Safe Night Precincts and on public trains, trams, buses and ferries, and at public transport hubs, in an effort to stop knife crime.
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Maroochydore Police Station Acting Sergeant Mark Bourke said police were intent on clamping down on unruly people.
“Police will continue to target their patrols at the Maroochydore Transit Centre and surrounding area to ensure that the community is not inconvenienced by the behaviour of a select few these holidays,” he said.
“We also welcome the opportunity to work with our community partners to enhance safety at this transport hub.”
Network officer supervisor Brieley Pirie said NOs welcomed police support, which protects drivers and passengers.
“The safety of the public is always our number one priority and having a police presence across our network and implementing Jack’s Law is a great foundation for a safer public transport system,” she said.
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