THE police operation Secure Gateway on Frankston-Dandenong Rd, Carrum Downs, last week resulted in arrests for a variety of traffic and criminal offences.
Senior Sergeant Justin Watson, of Frankston police, said 16 officers from the Shadow taskforce, highway patrol and CIU, made five arrests for possession of drugs, theft of motor cars and assault, in the operation on Friday and Saturday nights, 29-30 July.
Police made another five arrests for outstanding warrants and other matters, such as driving stolen cars. He said seven vehicles were impounded and a further 23 drivers fined for various traffic offences.
“Police will be holding more targeted operations based on our intelligence at various locations in coming weeks.”