FOUR people have been arrested as part of a drug investigation which spanned Mentone, Elwood, and St Kilda. Police have been investigating an alleged major drug syndicate for the last four months. They executed six search warrants across the three south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne recently, resulting in four arrests and the seizure of drugs. Police say that they seized 700 grams of cocaine with an estimated street value of $300,000. Victoria Police Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Moreland said “police will continue to crack down on those seeking to make a quick buck dealing drugs by arresting offenders, putting them before…
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A LANGWARRIN resident who helped keep people fed during lockdown has been hailed as a “pandemic hero”. While the state was under lockdown, Hiromi Hampton got to thinking about how she could help her fellow Langwarrin residents. She started up a little pantry on Melaleuca Crescent, complete with food and basic items for those who need them. After beginning with a small pantry outside her home, a rise in donations and demand has seen Ms Hampton open a second, larger pantry. Ms Hampton said the kindness of her neighbors and friends were the reasons for the pantry’s success. “All my…
PLANS for a new eight-storey building at Bayside Shopping Centre have been unveiled. The approved plans for 12 Balmoral Walk show a large building with around 14,000-square metres of office space across its eight floors. The building will be mixed use, with offices occupying most of the space and the ground floor occupied by a retailer and hospitality businesses. Vicinity Centres owns the Bayside Shopping Centre. Vicinity chief development officer Carolyn Viney said the new building is “the first step in the transformation of Bayside and forms part of the evolution of Frankston’s business district, offering a new workplace solution…
A MOTORCYCLIST allegedly driving a whopping 100 kmph over the speed limit in Carrum Downs has had his bike confiscated. Police say that they recently detected a bike travelling along Thompsons Road at 180kmph, a long way over the 80 kmph speed limit. The police helicopter tracked the bike to Seaford, where police swooped in and arrested a man. He was remanded to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on dangerous driving and speed-related charges, as well as other outstanding matters. In a statement on the eyewatch Facebook page, police said “our roads are not built for racing. Police have a…
A MAN who allegedly broke into a Langwarrin tobacco store is wanted by police. Police say the man broke into the shop in the Gateway on 25 November. An image of the man police wish to speak to has been released. Anyone who recognises the man is asked to contact Detective Senior Constable Nicholas Fletcher at Frankston CIU on 9784 5555 First published in the Frankston Times – 21 December 2021