From 1 to 8 May, Yarra Ranges Crime Investigation Unit with support from the Frontline Tasking Unit, Yarra Ranges Highway Patrol and the Public Order Response Team conducted an operation targeting thefts from motor vehicles, burglaries and street robberies within the Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Police Service Areas.
Over the course of the week, 104 name checks, 243 vehicle checks, 145 licence checks were undergone by police.
Four vehicles were impounded for various offences and 10 arrests were made for possession of drugs, warrants, trafficking of a drug of dependence, thefts and theft of motor vehicle. Four persons will also be charged for driving whilst suspended.
The covert police operation signaled the Yarra Ranges CIU’s intent to utilise both cover and overt police operations to ensure the community’s safety with a focus on community danger, public disorder, road safety and crimes against the person and property.
If you have any information about offences within the Knox, Maroondah or Yarra Ranges Police Service areas, please contact your local Station, or alternatively make an anonymous via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via https://bddy.me/3vX2QMm
