Man, 23, charged with carrying a knife and glass pipes at shopping centre in Indooroopilly

A 23-year-old man has been charged after he was allegedly found carrying a knife and glass pipes at a shopping centre in Brisbane’s west.

A 23-year-old man has been charged after he was allegedly found carrying a knife and glass pipes at a shopping centre in Brisbane’s west.

The man from Bulimba was stopped during a wanding operation on September 29 about 3.20pm at a shopping centre in Indooroopilly and was allegedly carrying two glass pipes, a pocket knife and methylamphetamine.

He was charged with two counts of possess utensils or pipes etc for use, and one count each of possess a knife in a public place, possession of implements that was being or was to be used in relation to particular offences and possessing dangerous drugs.

In footage released by Queensland Police the man told officers he was carrying a “box cutter”. When asked the reason for carrying it, he responded with “no reason”.

A man has been charged after a knife was found at a shopping centre in Indooroopilly. Picture: Queensland Police.

He was put up against a wall and found with a red pocket knife in the video.

The man is expected to front Brisbane Magistrates Court on November 29.

Since April 2023 when wanding operations began, 197 weapons have been seized and 540 people have been charged with 957 offences.

Chief Inspector Corey Allen says these operations are about ensuring the safety of residents, including those travelling to nearby shopping centres and business precincts.

“We don’t want to risk weapons being brought into highly populated areas,” Chief Inspector Allen said.

“We have seen the devastation which can result from possessing a knife, including lifelong trauma for the victims, their families, and the community.”

“Our high visibility presence, both in targeted and covert operations will continue across Brisbane to protect and enhance community safety.”