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Allegedly stolen cars seized, arrests made THREE people have been arrested and eight cars have been seized after search warrants were executed in Bangholme and Dandenong. Vehicle Crime Squad detectives executed warrants on Bangholme Road and Paul Court on 21 April. They seized eight allegedly stolen cars: three VW Tiguans, two Ford Rangers, two BMWs, and a Mitsubishi ASX. An allegedly stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle was also seized, alongside vehicle logbooks, number plates, and drugs. A 41-year-old Dandenong man was arrested and charged with committing indictable offences on bail, drug, theft, and fraud offences relating to 11 motor vehicles valued at approximately $600,000. He has been further remanded until 14 July. A 30-year-old Dandenong woman was charged with drug, theft, and fraud offences relating to nine motor vehicles. She was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 26 April. A 65-year-old Bangholme man was arrested and subsequently released. The warrants were executed as part of a joint operation with the Queensland Major Organised Crime Squad. A police statement read that “a total of 31 stolen or rebirthed vehicles have been recovered and seized as a part of the Victorian and Queensland joint investigation with an approximate total value of 1.25 million dollars.”
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28 April 2021
with Brodie Cowburn The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Crash kills driver A MAN died in a two-car collision at Somerville last week. The driver of a Daihatsu travelling on Western Port Highway veered onto the wrong side of the road and collided head on with a Mitsubishi, 2.30pm, Monday 19 April. The driver of the Mitsubishi was not injured but taken to hospital for observation. Police investigating the collision ask anyone who saw it, has dash-cam footage or any other information to contact Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at crimestoppersvic.com.au
Sergeant happy to get medal home Continued from page 1 Sergeant Atherton said “to be able to return these treasured items always brings me pleasure. They are irreplaceable and are normally handed down through families as a reminder of the sacrifices and service made by our earlier generations.” “I am glad that I have been successful on this occasion in reuniting the medal with the recipient’s relatives,” he said. A WW1 medal lost at Chelsea Beach. Pictures: Supplied