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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023
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● Neil Paterson, Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner
■ There are to be reduced counter hours at a number of local Police stations. A Victoria Police statement describes the change as “temporary”, and insists that as many officers as possible will be diverted to frontline duties. Most of the changes will be at night when counters are rarely attended by the public. “As a result of these changes, officers formerly rostered on reception shifts will instead by used for frontline policing duties such as community patrols,” said a Police represenative. Carrum Downs, Chelsea, Cheltenham and Endeavour Hills counter hours reduce from 24 hours to 8 hours per day. Hastings, Mordialloc, Mornington (weekdays), Oakleigh and Springvale counter hours change from 24 hours to 16 hours. There will be no reception service at Clayton. Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson said: “Make no mistake Victoria Police is not closing any police stations. “Reception counter hour reductions will occur predominantly during the evening or overnight when we know they are rarely attended. “Even when reception counters are unstaffed, police continue to patrol the local community and often, still work within the station,” Deputy Commissioner Paterson said.
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■ A man and woman are facing over 30 serious charges, after officers from the Greater Dandenong, Casey and Cardinia Achilles Taskforce uncovered a cache of firearms and weapons during raids. The 21-year-old male and 23-year-old female, both from Bayswater North, are also facing the unique charge of setting a trap to cause serious injury, with Police to allege the outer fencing of their address was deliberately manipulated with hundreds of metal nails to inflict serious injury. Investigators originally commenced investigating the duo in relation to a hoon driving event in Licola Crescent, Dandenong South on April 11. After investigating this event and further alleged criminal activity, investigators executed an early morning search warrant at an Anderson Close, Bayswater North address on Wednesday. During the search of the address, police seized: ■ A loaded handgun, as well as handgun ammunition and shotgun cartridges. ■ 12 prohibited weapons, including nine knuckledusters, two extendable batons and a flick knife. ■ Alleged proceeds of crime, including a $40,000 Rolex watch, $10,000 diamond bracelet, and $27,750 in cash. ■ An ounce of white powder believed to be cocaine. The 21-year-old male and 23-year-old female, both from Bayswater North, were arrested and charged with 31 offences each, including possess unregistered handgun, possess loaded firearm with reckless disregard for safety,
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● Sgt Paul Holtzinger, Greater Dandenong, Casey, and Cardinia Achilles Taskforce unlicensed person fail to store firearms and ammunition in a secure manner, set trap to cause serious injury, trafficking cocaine, 12 counts of possessing a prohibited weapon, and knowingly dealing with proceeds of crime. They were both bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court on April 30. It is anticipated further charges will be laid in relation to the hoon driving event from April 11 at a later date.