Queensland Police have charged five people following a major high-visibility operation targeting alleged outlaw motorcycle gang activity across the region. Police say officers seized 26 firearms, about 2,500 rounds of ammunition and illicit drugs during the operation. The investigation forms part of ongoing efforts to disrupt organised crime and illegal firearms networks.

Police have not yet released every detail of the individual charges, but the seizure represents a significant haul of firearms and ammunition. Investigators are continuing to examine the evidence gathered during the operation and the alleged links between those arrested and organised criminal activity.

The operation involved the Raptor Squad, a specialist police unit that targets outlaw motorcycle gangs and other serious organised crime. High-visibility operations are designed to disrupt criminal networks, identify people allegedly involved in illegal activities and remove firearms and drugs from the community.

The seizure of 26 firearms is particularly significant because illegal firearms can be used in serious criminal offences and can pose a major risk to the community. Police also seized thousands of rounds of ammunition and illicit drugs during searches connected with the investigation.

The five people charged will now face the Queensland court process. Their identities and the precise charges will depend on the individual allegations made by investigators. As with all criminal matters, the allegations have not been proven in court.

Police say investigations remain ongoing and further charges may be possible as detectives continue analysing evidence collected during the operation.

The operation highlights Queensland Police's continued focus on organised crime groups and outlaw motorcycle gangs. Authorities have increasingly targeted the movement of illegal firearms, drugs and other criminal assets associated with these networks.

For Gold Coast residents, police operations of this type are intended to reduce the availability of illegal weapons and disrupt organised criminal activity before it can cause further harm. Removing firearms and ammunition from suspected criminal networks is a key part of the police response to serious organised crime.

Investigators are expected to continue examining seized weapons and other evidence to establish their origins and alleged connections to criminal activity. Forensic examinations may also assist police in determining whether any of the firearms have previously been used in offences.

The five charged people will have the opportunity to respond to the allegations through the court system. Any future court proceedings will determine the outcome of the charges.

Police have encouraged members of the public to report information about suspected organised crime, illegal firearms or drug activity. Community information can assist investigators in identifying criminal networks and locating illegal weapons.

The investigation remains active, and authorities may provide additional information as further inquiries are completed.