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Resources poured into drink drivers A “SIGNIFICANT increase” in injuries and fatalities caused by drink drivers in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula has caused police to take action. Operation Armada, which took place on 19 July, saw police set up booze buses in areas where there had been a spike in drink driving. Southern Metro Region Superintendent Adrian White said “our intelligence is telling us that the types of people we predominantly detect for impaired driving are male drivers aged between 19 and 44 and drivers leaving a licensed venue. Our data also shows that tradesmen are over represented for this kind of offending which is a real concern for us.” “Anyone engaging in this incredibly dangerous behaviour is putting themselves and the rest of the community at risk. Police are doing everything we can to curb bad driver behaviour but we also need your help,” he said. “There is never an excuse for getting behind the wheel when impaired by alcohol or drugs. In the south east we’ve lost nearly double the amount of lives on the road compared to this time last year. The number of lives lost so far this year is concerning and shows we cannot afford to be complacent about safety on our roads.”
Drugs in raid SEVEN people have been arrested and several thousand cannabis plants have
been seized after the execution of a series of warrants in Melbourne’s south east, 17 July. Eight warrants were executed at around 6am as part of Operation Escapist, part of an investigation into an alleged organised drug syndicate. The commercial and residential premises raided by police were across Clayton South, Waterways, Springvale, Dandenong South, Pakenham, Rowville and Carrum Downs. The raids saw police seize drugs, drug manufacturing equipment, and cash. Police said that “several significant hydroponic cannabis set-ups” were located inside factory buildings, with some of those holding around 1000 cannabis plants. Cocaine was also seized by police. Four men and three women were arrested and will be interviewed by police. Detective Acting Superintendent Craig Darlow said “drug manufacture, trafficking and use in the Victorian community continues to be a major concern for police.” “Operations like this highlight the links that drugs have to organised crime, plus we are seeing time and time again that many of our most violent crimes such as homicides and shootings have their roots in the drug trade,” he said. “The hydros that have been located today are absolutely on the larger end of the scale and we’re looking at seizing several thousand plants as part of this operation. “Today’s result is incredibly pleasing for police and comes as a result of a lot of work put in not only by Victoria Police, but through working with our
partner agencies.” Anyone information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au
Burglary attempt flounders A FRANKSTON man has been arrested by police after being caught hiding away in a Dandenong fish and chip shop. The 39-year-old is alleged to have dived through the roof of the shop around 8pm, 16 July. Police noticed something was fishy, and found the man hiding in the frozen product display cabinet. The man was charged with burglary and criminal damage and was remanded to appear at Dandenong Magistrates’ Court.
Drive cut short for teenager A SEAFORD teenager out for an early morning drive has been caught by police. A 14-year-old boy was allegedly spotted by police driving a 2010 Ford station wagon with the high beam lights on, around 4.10am 15 July. Police pulled the car over on Seaford Road and spoke to a 14-year-old boy and a 15-year-old passenger. The alleged driver of the vehicle is expected to be charged on summons. He was interviewed by police for unlicensed driving.
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