Yarra Glen man among Hells Angels targeted
A Yarra Glen man was among two Hells Angels Outlaw Motor Cycle Gang (OMCG) members served with Firearm Prohibition Orders last week.
Police said they seized ammunition and a quantity of cannabis from a Yarra Glen property on 12 October.
A 59-year-old Yarra Glen man, who is allegedly an office bearer with the club, was expected to be charged on summons with firearms and drug offences.
A 65-year-old Roxburgh Park man was also served an order.
Police from a number of units including Echo Taskforce, Vehicle Crime Squad, State Liquor Unit, the Public Order Response Team, Critical Incident Response Team, North West Metro Regional Crime Team, Casey Crime Investigation Unit and Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit were involved in the operation, along with assistance from the Australian Border Force.
The arrests and seizures form part of a National day of Action targeting the Hells Angels OMCG.
Restriction breaches
Victoria Police intercepted a vehicle in the Yarra Ranges with five occupants inside. The group told police they’d been watching the football at a friend’s address. All five were from different households and were more than five kilometres away from their home address.
In a 24 hour period Victoria Police issued a total of 125 fines to individuals for breaching the Chief Health Officer’s directions, including 13 for failing to wear a face covering when leaving home, eight at vehicle checkpoints.
In this period, 14,819 vehicles were checked at the vehicle checkpoints and police conducted 1110 spot checks on people at homes, businesses and public places across the state.
Money found
Monbulk Police are asking local residents if they have lost some cash over the past few weeks. The money handed in is distinctive and identifiable with an accompanying item, meaning the owner can contact Monbulk Police and identify the item to collect their money. Ph: 9756 6266
Watch out for ducks
Yarra Ranges Eye Watch has put out a reminder that it is duckling season. Ducklings will be crossing our roads to find water. Constable Roney from Mooroolbark Police was able to relocate some ducklings after two good samaritans stopped to save them after their parents were hit by a car. Injured or orphaned ducklings can be taken to Wildlife Victoria for care.
Fire Action Week begins
Victorians are being urged to prepare themselves and their properties for this year’s bushfire season, with Fire Action Week commencing on 19 October.
The CFA has warned that this year’s fire season has the potential to be a grassfire-dominated season, with above average rainfall forecast from now to December.
CFA acting chief officer Garry Cook said any bushfire season in Victoria has the potential to be a bad one and warned against complacency.
“Fire Action Week is a great reminder to Victorians to get a better understanding of their fire risk and what to do about it,” Mr Cook said.
“Preparing your property means you minimise the chance of property damage during a fire, even if you plan to leave early.”
In the lead-up to summer, CFA will run Fire Safety Essentials online sessions to help Victorians understand their fire risk and prepare.
Visit cfa.vic.gov.au for more information about bushfire planning and preparation, and about leaving early.
The CFA has also released some simple tips to help prepare:
– Move furniture, woodpiles and mulch away from windows, decks and eaves
– Prune tree branches so they are not overhanging the roof or touching walls
– Keep grass shorter than 10cm. Regularly remove leaves and twigs
– Don’t have plants higher than 10cm in front of windows or glass doors
– Before you leave, make sure you remove all flammable items from around your home. Houses have been lost from things as simple as embers landing on a doormat
– Check that your home and contents insurance is current and includes a level of cover in line with current building standards and regulations.
