Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Drugs and cash seized POLICE have arrested two people and seized drugs, cash, and jewellery after raids across Dingley Village, Frankston, Mulgrave, and Prahran. Around 2 kilograms of cocaine were allegedly seized from the Frankston address. Police say they seized $20,000 in cash, jewellery, and other drugs from the Mulgrave address. A 24-year old Frankston man and a 25-year old Mulgrave man were both charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of drugs,
A MAN police want to speak to about the theft of a package. Picture: Supplied
Package pinched POLICE are investigating the theft of a package from Aspendale. The package was allegedly taken at around 7am on 13 March. Police have released an image of a man they believe can assist with their investigation. Anyone who recognises the man can call Mordialloc Police Station on 9588 2988 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
drug possession, dealing in the proceeds of crime, and weapon offences. The Mulgrave male was bailed to appear at the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on 28 September, and the Frankston man was remanded in custody and is expected to appear at an out of sessions court hearing. Police also charged a 23-year-old Mulgrave woman with drug possession. She was bailed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 28 September.
Driving charges TWO men have been charged after allegedly driving dangerously through suburbs in Melbourne’s south-east. Police tracked a Hyundai along Eastlink, Peninsula Link, and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway on 4 April. They allege that the car was travelling against the flow of traffic, erratically, and at over 150 kmph. The allegedly stolen Hyundai was dumped at a Cranbourne shopping centre car park. Two
men were arrested at a nearby property. A 19-year-old man of no fixed address was charged with theft of motor vehicle, conduct endangering life, two counts of burglary, and theft. A 20-year-old man from Carrum Downs was charged with theft of motor vehicle, two counts of burglary, theft and, commit indictable offence whilst on bail. They were both remanded to appear at Moorabbin Magistrates’ Court on 5 April.
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13.3 million
+260 , 000 More people in work
Bike unclaimed AN e-bike found in Bonbeach is currently at Chelsea Police Station. Police are seeking the owner of the bike so they can return it. An image of the e-bike has been released (above). Anyone who recognises it can contact Senior Constable Josh Downes at Chelsea Police on 8773 3200.
13 million
than before COVID
March 2020 - January 2022 Data: ABS Labour Force, Australia
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