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Man charged following attempted drone drop of illicit drugs into prison

Detectives from the Corrective Services Investigation Unit (CSIU) have charged a man following investigations into a drone located inside Townsville Correctional Centre, carrying a package containing over $1 million of illicit drugs and utensils. On 17 May, Queensland Corrective Services Custodial Correctional Officers located the drone,

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Major rural events bolstered by QCS Work Camps

It's arguably Cloncurry's biggest and most important weekend of the year, but before the crowds roll in and the rodeo rides into town the Julia Creek Work Camp is already hard at work behind the scenes helping turn one of Outback Queensland’s most iconic community

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Townsville recruits start new QCS career

Thirty-one officers start new career at Townsville Correctional Complex. Largest correctional officer graduation in Townsville in 18 months. New officers bring a range of backgrounds and life experiences. Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety.

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Thirty year partnership supporting First Nations prisoners

Queensland Corrective Services has celebrated 30 years of partnership with the Mackay-based Binga Birry Justice Group. The group facilitates monthly Elder visits to Capricornia Correctional Centre and Townsville Correctional Complex to provide cultural support for First Nations prisoners. Clocking up an estimated half a million kilometres travelling

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Million dollar find as drone intercepted in Townsville

More than $1million of contraband seized after drone intercepted Prohibited drugs, syringes and a mobile phone recovered from package Corrective Services Investigation Unit, Queensland Police Service is now investigating Queensland Corrective Services officers have intercepted an attempt to bring more than $1 million of contraband

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Newest Townsville custodial correctional officers graduate into frontline roles

• Eighteen officers start new career at Townsville Correctional Complex • Opportunities available throughout the state to join the frontline of community safety Queensland’s newest custodial correctional officers graduated onto the frontline this week as Queensland Corrective Services held its first Townsville ceremony for the year. Eighteen recruits

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QCS Intel Officers intercept $120,000 in illicit drugs

QCS Intel Officers identify attempt to smuggle contraband during prisoner visit More than 100 Suboxone strips seized by officers One person arrested by QPS on drug charges Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Intelligence Officers have thwarted attempts to smuggle $120,000 worth of drugs into Townsville Men’s

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New correctional officers committed to community safety in Far North Queensland

• 17 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in Far North Queensland. • All 17 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training. • The new officers are now ready to play their role in protecting community safety. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed

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New correctional officers committed to community safety in North Queensland

24 new Custodial Correctional Officers join the public safety frontline in North Queensland. All 24 have completed the 10-week Custodial Officer Entry program including on-the-job training. The new officers are now ready to play their role in protecting community safety. Queensland Corrective Services welcomed 24