BRISBANE, Queensland, Aug. 4 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:
Queensland Police Service (QPS) is calling on registered firearm owners across the state to take action to improve the safe storage of their weapons and prevent them from falling into the wrong hands.
Through Operation Whiskey Firestorm, QPS is working closely with regional and rural communities to reinforce the critical message: "Safety First, Secure Always."
The campaign aims to reduce firearm thefts and increase awareness of legal storage obligations under the Weapons Regulation 2016.
Detective Superintendent George Marchesini said the improper storage of firearms such as unlocked safes or shared safe combinations was a growing concern.
"We...