Cops catch man with monster ‘cane’ knife in Queensland shopping centre

A man has been allegedly caught with a massive ‘crane’ knife while walking around a Queensland shopping centre after police uncovered the weapon in his bag.  See the shocking footage.

Jake Mccallum
The Nightly
A man has been allegedly caught with a massive ‘crane’ knife while walking around a Queensland shopping centre after police uncovered the weapon in his bag.  See the shocking footage.

A man has been allegedly caught with a massive ‘crane’ knife while walking around a Queensland shopping centre after police uncovered the weapon in his bag.

Queensland Police stopped the 24-year-old man was charged after he was allegedly found in possession of the monster knife at a Mackay shopping centre, before charging him with possession of a knife in a public place and banning him for visiting the retail hub again.

Shocking footage of the discovery saw officers question if the man “normally carries this around” while at the shopping centre before arresting him.

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