Queensland Police’s Operation Marshall kicked off on July 1 and on the Darling Downs, the first two weeks have resulted in 187 charges against 88 juveniles and 35 charges against 15 adults.

Across the state, there have been 393 charges laid against 250 offenders, including 76 charges against 48 juveniles.

Operation Marshall is a powerful new rapid-response high-visibility police operation to target serious repeat offenders and restore safety.

It surges high-visibility police into crime hotspots across the Queensland, focusing on high-risk youth offenders and rebuilding frontline strength where it is needed.

The $31.3 million new police operation was funded in last month’s 2025-26 Budget.

Officers conducted more than 2,400 proactive policing activities, including patrols of crime hotspots, walkthroughs of public places, crime prevention and disruption and community engagements.

It comes as the State Flying Squad, launched in January, marks its 50th deployment since it was tripled in size in January this year.

In its first six months, the State Flying Squad has charged more than 1,100 offenders with more than 3,300 offences across Queensland.

This includes 802 juveniles charged with 2,375 offences, many now facing the LNP Government’s new Adult Crime, Adult Time laws.

Premier David Crisafulli said Operation Marshall would bolster the police frontline to help make Queensland safer.

“This is more boots on the ground where they’re needed, when they’re needed to help turn the tide on youth crime,” Premier Crisafulli said.

“We’re backing our police with the resources they need and Operation Marshall is another example of that.

“We are delivering to restore safety where you live with more police, stronger laws, early intervention and rehabilitation.”

Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Kelly said the Queensland Police Service welcomes the additional funding.

This article appeared in On Our Selection News, 24 July 2025.