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Probe into man’s death in Bayles THE Bayles community is in shock after a man’s body was found at a two storey house on KooweerupLongwarry Road about 2.30pm on Monday, near the Bayles Wildlife Shelter. The Homicide Squad said the cause of the man’s death has yet to be determined. A next door neighbour said the victim, believed to be in his 70s, was a quiet man who kept to himself. “I only ever saw him when he was working on his boat, mowing his grass or down the street,” he said. “I’m hoping it’s not a robbery gone wrong, although we’ve had no problems with crime in the area.” Neither of the neighbours had seen any suspicious activity on the property. Updates at www.pakenham. starcommunity.com.au. 133081 Picture: BEN CAMERON
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drug crime in the area. “It isn’t ringing any bells,” he said. “We get reports of drug crime all over Pakenham, sometimes it is, sometimes it isn’t. “But I’ll make some inquiries into the situation.” He urged all residents with concerns to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www. crimestoppers.com.au for their Dob In A Dealer campaign.
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be the main culprit. “It’s a young bloke, aged between 17 and 20, he seems to be the main person involved,” she said. “It’s disgusting. It’s all day, every day, it’s constant, it’s at all hours. “I’ve told the police, and I’m sure they’re checking, but if feels like nothing has changed.” Pakenham Criminal Investigation Unit Sergeant Richard Dawson said he was not aware of any concerns with
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“I don’t let my kids go near this place, I don’t want them exposed.” She said she had to install temporary fencing to stop undesirables parking on her nature strip. “It’s been going on the past six months,” she said. “This property is, basically, a halfway house for junkies. “I never feel safe, I’ve had enough.” She said a young male appeared to
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DAY and night drug deals in the Cardinia Grove Estate has left a Pakenham mother of four fearful for her family’s safety. The mother, who wished to remain anonymous, said she was reluctant to let her children, aged between 15 and four, play outside due to deals occurring in broad daylight in front of her home.
She contacted the Pakenham Gazette just before Christmas out of sheer frustration and often intimidation, as a property in Elderberry Way had become a haven for drug activity over the past six months. “One time two males in their 20s sat parked outside my home for 35 to 40 minutes,” she said. “They only left after my husband came home from work and stared them down.
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