Two teens arrested over knife and machete at Southport tram station
Police arrested a 16-year-old Coombabah boy and a 15-year-old Helensvale girl over weapon offences at a Scarborough Street tram station in Southport.
Two teenagers have been arrested for weapon-related offences at a Southport tram station on Saturday afternoon, Queensland Police say.
Just before 1pm on 24 October, officers went to the tram station on Scarborough Street after reports that a teenage boy and girl were allegedly in possession of a knife.
Shortly after arriving, police took a 16-year-old Coombabah boy and a 15-year-old Helensvale girl into custody. It will be alleged officers located a knife and a machete.
The boy has since been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for one count each of possession of a knife in a public place, and possessing a thing used in connection with unlawful entry.
The girl has also been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for the offence of possession of a knife in a public place.
Anyone with information for police should quote reference number QP2602102403. Information can be provided to Policelink 24 hours a day through the online suspicious activity form on the Policelink website.
Crime information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.