Six people from Logan suburbs have been tied to hooning on the Gateway Bridge during New Year’s Eve.
They were among a group that allegedly blocked the Gateway, did burnouts, and lit fireworks just before midnight struck.
Police said those allegedly involved fled the scene before police arrived.
A multi-region policing operation, led by Brisbane City Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB), supported by highway patrol and tactical crime squads, was established to catch the alleged offenders, police said.
Properties in the Logan suburbs of Daisy Hill, Kingston, Logan Village, Waterford and Waterford West were searched, and 13 cars were confiscated throughout the investigation.
Three of the cars seized at a property on Logan Reserve Road in Waterford West were allegedly stolen, police said.
A Daisy Hill boy, 16 was charged with six dangerous driving offences, including driving without a license, and two drug-related offences. He is expected to appear before Beenleigh Children’s Court on 30 January.
A Waterford man, 19, was charged with more than 10 offences related to dangerous driving and is expected to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on 27 February.
A 52-year-old Logan Village man was charged with having an air rifle that police allege was unregistered and not properly secured.
Police allege the man was “in possession of” the air rifle when police carried out a search warrant at a Logan Village address.
Police fined two men from Daisy Hill and Logan Village, both aged 21, with more than $1000 each for traffic violations, including making unnecessary noise or smoke while driving and hooning in a group.
A Springwood boy, 17, was charged with not providing police with relevant digital information related to the New Year’s incident and appeared before Beenleigh Children’s Court yesterday, 19 January.
A Kensington Grove man, 22 and a Caboolture man, 18, were also charged with dangerous driving, including hooning offences.
North Brisbane district acting detective inspector Sean Webster said police would not tolerate acts of dangerous driving and would take strong action against alleged dangerous driving offenders.
“Those who engage in hooning risk serious consequences, including fines, vehicle impoundment, and potential imprisonment,” Mr Webster said.
“In addition to these penalties, police have the authority to impound, immobilise, or confiscate vehicles involved in hooning.”
Police said their investigations into the matter were ongoing and urged anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage to contact Policelink or Crimestoppers.
Image: Cars seized during the police operation. QPS Media.
