State Flying Squad Boosts Police Presence In The Cassowary Coast

Residents across the Cassowary Coast may have noticed an increased police presence over the past week as officers from the Queensland Police Service’s (QPS) State Flying Squad returned to the Far North to support local efforts to disrupt and prevent crime.

Running from the 30th of April to the 6th of May, the week-long operation brought specialist officers from the southeast to assist with high-visibility patrols and targeted enforcement throughout the region, including in the Cassowary Coast, Cairns and the Tablelands.

The operation comes as part of a broader QPS strategy to reduce property crime, enhance road safety, deter anti-social behaviour and apprehend high-risk domestic and family violence offenders. It also coincides with the start of Domestic Violence Prevention Month, placing a strong emphasis on community awareness and engagement.

Far North District Acting Superintendent Nathan Blain said the additional police resources would allow local officers to continue cracking down on repeat offenders and better protect the communities they serve.

“Far North police are dedicated to protecting their local communities, these additional resources will empower them to continue cracking down on the people causing harm in the region,” Acting Superintendent Blain said.

Crime and Intelligence Command Detective Acting Inspector Teena Rolls said the squad’s presence had proven effective in previous operations and was expected to deliver strong outcomes once again.

“With the operation’s return to the Far North, we anticipate similarly positive outcomes as we work to strengthen safety and reduce crime in the district,” Detective Acting Inspector Rolls said.

“This surge capacity highlights the QPS’ zero-tolerance approach to serious repeat offenders who put Queenslanders at risk, and commitment to reducing crime, and victims of crime.”

The QPS is urging community members across the Cassowary Coast to report suspicious behaviour, support police visibility efforts, and take part in local engagement activities throughout the week.