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Police patrol
with Brodie Cowburn
Drugs seized TWO people were charged after police allegedly found drugs and thousands of dollars in cash at a Frankston property last week. Police executed a search warrant at an address on Frankston-Flinders Road on 26 July. Inside they allegedly seized drugs, tools, and more than $9000 in cash. A 35-year-old man from Frankston was arrested and charged with traffick drug of dependence, possess methylamphetamine, possess proceeds of crime, and bail offences. He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates Court. A 41-year-old woman from Frankston was charged with traffick drug of dependence and possess methylamphetamine. She was bailed and will appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 25 November.
A MAN wanted by police in relation to the alleged injury of a police officer. Picture: Supplied
Driver caught Police officer hurt by car after 44 years POLICE were surprised to find a man they pulled over in Cranbourne West last week had lost his license in 1978. The man, a 74-year-old from Cranbourne South, allegedly lost his license 44 years ago for drink-driving. Police pulled over the white Hyundai on Bradman Drive at around 10.20am on 27 July. He was charged on summons with driving offences and had his car impounded for a month.
A POLICE officer was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a driver allegedly dragged him along the ground while fleeing in a car in Frankston last week. Police say they saw an allegedly stolen car parked on Schooner Bay Drive at around 4am on 27 July. A police officer opened the door and attempted to remove the man in the car, but was hurt when the driver allegedly reversed quickly then fled.
The police officer was taken to hospital to treat minor injuries. The driver is still wanted by police. They allege the car involved in the incident was involved in a petrol theft on Skye Road in Langwarrin earlier in the month, 16 July. Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to about the incident. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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