A group of people arrived at the house and forcefully entered through the front door.

In a small town on the border of Queensland and New South Wales, residents have been facing a disturbing trend of violent crime and home invasions. This has prompted a rare joint effort by the police forces of both states to track down the alleged criminals responsible.

Sean Rice, a resident of Goondiwindi, was one of the many victims of this wave of crime. He shared his terrifying experience with 9News, describing how a group of people arrived at his home and used a pole to smash through the front door, threatening his family. This incident is just one of many in what used to be a peaceful and quiet rural town.

The increasing number of offences in Goondiwindi has made it a haven for young criminals. In the past year alone, over 1000 offences have been recorded. The town's proximity to the border has also made it challenging for the police to catch the perpetrators. That's where Taskforce Guardian comes in – a joint operation between the NSW and Queensland police forces to address the surge in robberies and break-ins.

9News was given exclusive access to the task force, where officers from both states worked together to hunt down the alleged criminals. By sharing real-time data and utilizing their intelligence skills, the police were able to make several arrests over the course of the three-day operation. In total, 10 people were arrested for over 40 different offences.

Senior officers involved in the operation acknowledged the challenges of cross-border policing, but also expressed hope for the future. They believe that a "border bubble" could make things easier for the police by removing bureaucratic obstacles and allowing them to better serve their communities.

In the end, the message from the police to the criminals was clear – they will not get away with their crimes. With the resources and intelligence at their disposal, the police are confident in their ability to track down and apprehend those who choose to break the law. And for the residents of Goondiwindi, this joint effort by the police forces of both states brings a sense of safety and security to their once peaceful town.

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