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Firearms seized by new police unit POLICE seized 36 real and imitation firearms from a Frankston home in November last year. A Frankston man has since been charged with possess a traffickable quantity of unregistered firearms, acquisition of a traffickable quantity of firearms, prohibited person possess handgun, acquire general category handgun, prohibited person possess imitation handgun, possess prohibited weapon, possess drug of dependence, and attempt to possess a handgun. He will face Melbourne Magistrates’ Court in July. The weapons were seized by members of the newly established Illicit Firearms Unit. Among the seized firearms were gel ball blasters, which police say there is “currently no lawful genuine reason for use in Victoria”. Victoria Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Bob Hill said “the prevalence, use, and harm caused by illicit firearms are of significant concern to the Victorian community and a high priority for Victoria Police.” “The use and movement of illicit firearms by criminals is a challenging national problem, which impacts every Australian jurisdiction and affects the safety of the public. While Australia has some of the strongest firearm controls in the world, illicit firearms are an increasingly desirable commodity and enabler for serious criminal activity here in Victoria. “Last year in Victoria we seized more firearms than we did in 2019, which shows that a global pandemic had no impact on the prevalence of firearms in this state. “I am confident the IFU will enhance Victoria Police’s capability not only to respond to illicit firearms related crime, but to proactively target those responsible.”
Drowning investigation POLICE began investigating after a man drowned at Tootgarook on Wednesday. Emergency services were called about 4pm after the man in his 80s was pulled unconscious from the water. They tried to revive him but were unsuccessful. A report will be prepared for the coroner. Peninsula police last week ramped up their campaign to promote water safety, especially as it relates to the dangers facing young children. Sorrento Acting Sergeant Steve Drew was responding to the high number of reports of children getting into trouble off peninsula beaches. “The importance of parents maintaining proper supervision of children while on the beach, at the pool, or near any source of water, is paramount,” he said. “It only takes 20-30 seconds for a child to drown. “If the parent or carer is alone they should not use their mobile phone unless it is absolutely necessary. “If you are at the beach with the family or a large group, a designated observer needs to be watching the children all times.” Leading Senior Constable Scott McCall, of the Water Police, had another focus: “Jet-ski users must be aware and fully obey speed restrictions around five-knot zones, other vessels, swimmers and pier structures,” he said. “They should not approach dolphins, seals or any other marine life.” Leading Senior Constable McCall said all boat and jet-ski users needed to familiarise themselves with speed limits and safety requirements in the Victorian Recreational Boating Safety Handbook. “The Water Police are actively checking to make sure all water craft are complying and will issue hefty fines and prosecute any offences,” he said.
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