A murder investigation is underway after the body of a 25-year-old man was discovered at an abandoned quarry in the Glass House Mountains, north of Brisbane.
The victim, a Morayfield resident, was reported missing on June 4 after last being seen at a Morayfield address on May 28.
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Queensland Police revealed that there were multiple stab wounds found on the man’s body, found near Mt Ngungun.
Following the discovery, investigations led to the arrest of two men from Caboolture on the same day.
“It will be alleged the two men lured the 25-year-old man to a Glass House Mountains property where they stabbed him,” police said.
The arrested individuals, aged 22 and 19, have been charged with one count each of murder and misconduct with a corpse.
They are set to appear in the Caboolture Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
A third man was also detained but has since been released without charge.
Police believe that the victim and the suspects were known to each other.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the case to contact police.
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