Triads Raid School Story

At Glasshouse Primary School, a peaceful day was unfolding as the students—Bluey, Rusty, Honey, Chloe, Indy, Pretzel, Coco, Snickers, Mackenzie, Winton, Adam, Joe, and Jason—engaged in their regular activities with their teacher, Calypso. The children were enjoying their time, and Calypso, with her calming presence, decided to tell them a fairytale during the midday storytelling session. She began narrating the Aboriginal tale of "How Mungghee, or Mussels, Were Brought to the Creeks," captivating the students with the beauty of the story. The children were enthralled, listening attentively to every word, their imaginations soaring.

But the serenity was abruptly shattered. The distant hum of a helicopter soon grew louder, and the distinct, menacing sound of a Russian-made Mil Mi-17 filled the air. The students looked at each other with concern, while Calypso tried to reassure them, but something was clearly wrong. The helicopter, stolen from the Royal Thai Army by a notorious group of Triads known as "Chao Pho," hovered ominously over the school.

Suddenly, the "Chao Pho" Triads, consisting of 16 heavily armed members, descended upon the school. Chaos ensued as they stormed the building, turning what had been a peaceful school day into a nightmare. Panic spread quickly, with Calypso and the students trying to make sense of the situation. But it was too late—the Triads had taken control, and everyone in the school became hostages.

News of the raid quickly reached Rusty's father, who worked in the military. Upon hearing that his son was in danger, he immediately contacted the Queensland Police Service's Special Emergency Response Team (SERT). The military, including the 7 Brigade and the 11 Brigade of the Australian Army, also became involved. A joint operation between SERT and the Australian Army was launched to save the hostages at Glasshouse Primary School.

As the hours dragged on, the tension mounted. Parents of the students—Bluey's parents Bandit and Chilli, Rusty's parents, Honey's parents Marcus and Daisy, Chloe's parents, and many others—were beside themselves with worry. The sight of the school surrounded by armed forces, helicopters in the sky, and the presence of police and military vehicles only deepened their fear. They hoped for a swift resolution, but the Triads showed no signs of surrendering.

The situation grew more perilous as the Triads' stolen Mil Mi-17 helicopter hovered overhead, making it harder for the joint forces to advance. After identifying the helicopter as a significant threat, the 6 Brigade was called in to assist. They were authorized to use an RBS 70, a powerful surface-to-air missile system, to neutralize the helicopter. In a tense moment, the missile was fired, and the Mil Mi-17 was hit. It exploded, crashing into the nearby grasslands where Snickers had once played. The blast was deafening, and inside the school, the hostages were gripped with fear.

The joint forces pressed on, storming the school in a coordinated raid. The Triads put up fierce resistance, and the operation stretched into the night. The school became a battlefield, with soldiers and police exchanging fire with the Triads. Inside, the hostages huddled together, terrified but hopeful that rescue was near.

Rusty's father, who had joined the operation, played a critical role. As the battle began to ease, he tracked down the last of the "Chao Pho" Triads, engaging in a final, intense confrontation. In a decisive moment, Rusty's father shot the remaining Triad, ending the terrifying hostage situation.

When the smoke cleared, the toll was significant. All 17 Triads were killed, but the cost was high for the Australian forces as well. Five members of the 7 Brigade had lost their lives, while others were injured, including two SERT officers and several soldiers from both the 7 and 11 Brigades. Among the hostages, Bluey, Honey, Chloe, Mackenzie, and Joe were injured, with Bluey and Chloe sustaining serious injuries.

The wounded were quickly evacuated, with some being flown by Royal Flying Doctor Service helicopters to nearby hospitals. Others were taken by ambulance, as the emotional reunions between the children and their families began. Parents hugged their children tightly, relieved that the ordeal was over but deeply shaken by the events.

Bluey's parents, Bandit and Chilli, stayed close to her as she was taken to the hospital for further treatment. Similarly, Rusty's parents, along with the others, stood by their children's side, thankful that they had survived the harrowing day.

As the night wore on, the community came together, supporting the injured and mourning the lives lost in the battle to save the school. It was a day that none of them would ever forget, but through it all, the bravery of the Australian forces and the love of the families shone through.


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