15 people located by Townsville aerial asset during Cairns deployment [Video]

Police have charged 15 people with 45 offences following a two-day operation involving the Townsville helicopter.

Officers from the Cairns Property Crime Squad, Tactical Crime Squad, Domestic Violence High Risk Team, and Child Protection and Investigation Unit were assisted by Townsville’s aerial asset on May 2 and 3, to target high-risk offenders.

Around 1pm on May 3, police were called to reports of a 22-year-old Parramatta Park man allegedly threatening members of the public with a bow and arrow on Martyn Street.

The aerial asset located the male at a nearby unit complex where officers arrested him and seized the weapon.

He was charged with one count of public nuisance and is scheduled to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on May 27.

On May 3, the helicopter located an allegedly stolen vehicle driving on Sheridan Street.

Officers on the ground were directed to the vehicle’s location and arrested a …