Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Drug smugglers warned by officers Continued from Page 1 “These arrests should serve as yet another warning. Even despite COVID-19, the AFP and its law enforcement partners continue to doubledown on organised crime, working harder to outsmart the criminal networks in order to dismantle and prosecute them at every opportunity,” Mr Giles said. “Had this drug seizure made its way to Australian streets, countless lives would have been affected. Drug us-
ers, healthcare workers who deal with drug issues each and every day, and families torn apart from the scourge of illicit substance abuse.” Australian Border Force regional commander Craig Palmer said “the ABF uses a variety of methods to find illicit drugs, including x-ray, detector dogs and a range of sophisticated substance detection technologies. Our techniques and intelligence is constantly evolving, and so is the dedication and ability of our highly trained
officers.” “Criminals continue to find different ways to try to hide harmful drugs, and while concealment methods are getting more advanced, so is the ABF’s ability to detect them.”
A MASSIVE discovery of what police allege is methamphetamine. A Patterson Lakes man was arrested after the drugs were seized. Picture: Supplied
Car caught
and the man is expected to be charged on summons.
A FRANKSTON man was clocked driving at 180kmph on the Mornington Peninsula Freeway earlier this month. Moorabbin Highway Patrol officers pulled the 31-year-old over in Patterson Lakes at 9.10am, 14 June. He underwent drug and alcohol testing which police say “indicated the presence of an illicit substance in his system.” Police also allege the man was driving an unregistered car, and was in breach of interlock conditions. The car was impounded for 30 days
Adult store robbed POLICE are looking for two people who stole over $1000 worth of goods from an adult entertainment store. The theft happened in Keysborough in May. The value of the stolen goods was around $1200. Images of two men (below) police wish to speak to have been released. Anyone who recognised the men can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppervic.com. au.
KEEPING OUR LOVED ONES SAFE KEEPS US TOGETHER It’s up to all of us to keep our friends and families safe. •
No more than 5 visitors at your home.
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If you do have to see people, keep your distance. No handshakes or hugs. Maintain good hygiene. Don’t share food or drinks.
Outside the home, families and friends can meet in groups of up to 10.
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If you’re feeling unwell - you must stay home. Don’t visit friends and family. Don’t go on holiday. Don’t go to work. Stay home.
And if you have symptoms - get tested. This is a wake up call. We cannot be complacent. The only thing between us and a second wave is what we do next.
For details go to vic.gov.au/CORONAVIRUS Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne
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