Two teenagers have been arrested after they were allegedly caught with a knife and a machete in the heart of Southport.
Officers attended a tram stop on Scarborough St just before 1pm on Saturday after receiving reports that a teenage boy and girl were carrying a knife.
A 16-year-old Coombabah boy and a 15-year-old Helensvale girl were taken into custody a short time later.
Officers allegedly located a knife and machete following a search of the pair.
The boy has since been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for one count each of possession of a knife in a public place, and possess a thing used in connection with unlawful entry.
The girl has also been dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act for the offence of possession of a knife in a public place.
