Police say the 22-year-old was seen acting suspiciously inside her vehicle with another woman while officers were performing proactive patrols on the Gold Coast at about 6.50pm on Tuesday.

Large parts of the state began a three-day lockdown from 6pm with strict restrictions on valid reasons to leave the house.

A search of the car allegedly uncovered a loaded handgun and ammunition in a handbag, more bullets in the glove box and drugs including methamphetamine and cocaine.

Two men were then discovered in the same tavern car park, with a search of their vehicle allegedly finding a knife and the drug GHB.

The 22-year old faces a string of offences including weapon and drug possession, and a 29-year-old woman was also charged with drug offences.

Investigations regarding the two men are continuing.

Meanwhile, a pharmacy was robbed by a man wearing a face mask in Central Queensland, which is not subject to the same lockdown restrictions.

Police say the man threatened a staff member at the business south of Rockhampton before getting away with a small amount of cash on Wednesday morning.

Behaviour on the first day of lockdowns in the south east and Townsville was generally good, Queensland Police Deputy Commissioner Steve Gollschewski said.

Only three cars had to be turned around at the state’s borders out of more than 1700 intercepts.
More than 2000 domestic passengers arrived at Queensland airports, with 57 ordered into quarantine and three turned around.

Almost 30 people were found not wearing a mask, but only one fine was issued after a man refused to comply with police.