Acting on a community tip-off, Mornington Divisional Response Unit (DRU) detectives have today seized 1,500 cannabis plants with an estimated street value of $2.5 million. Police swooped on a commercial property in Keppler Court, Seaford at about 8am this morning, uncovering a sophisticated hydroponic set up where they seized the cannabis plants. During the warrant police seized: No arrests have been made at this time and investigation remains on-going. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or lodge a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au. Quotes attributed to Mornington Divisional Response Unit Acting Detective Sergeant Chris…
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NOMINATIONS have opened for the 2023 Kingston citizen of the year awards. Nominations are also being accepted for the community group of the year award. The mayor Hadi Saab is encouraging people to nominate volunteers and community groups for both categories. “The tireless work of our volunteers and community groups helps make Kingston such a great place to live, work and play,” Saab said. “We certainly wouldn’t be as successful and connected without the spirit of volunteerism we have in our city. “The Kingston Community Awards aims to showcase fantastic community members – we’re looking for nominations for people young…
ACCIDENTAL entry into waterways is one of the most common causes of drowning, new statistics have revealed. Life Saving Victoria says that since 2000, 17 per cent of fatal drownings have been preceded by people walking near water and on rocks. LSV research and evaluation manager Dr Hannah Calverley said, “in the past decade, accidental entry accounted for 41 per cent of fatal drownings so even if you don’t intend to end up in the water, it is important to be prepared for all possible outcomes.” “The weather may traditionally start to cool down in Victoria as we mark the…
NEARLY 250 traffic offences have been detected on high risk roads in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula this year. Somerville highway patrol police and the TAC have joined forces to conduct Operation SAST this year. Through the operation they have detected 241 traffic offences – 169 people were caught speeding. A statement on the Frankston eyewatch Facebook page read “this year the road toll is climbing rapidly to which police will be out in force targeting speed and distraction offences. Police urge all motorists to report dangerous or speeding motorists to 000 or Crime Stoppers. Please remember that road…
A MAN has been charged with 17 historical sexual offences by the Frankston Police sexual offences and child abuse investigation team. A 71-year-old Balnarring man was arrested in August last year. He is alleged to have committed offences against two victims on the Mornington Peninsula between 2001 and 2007. Police have now charged the man with 17 offences including sexual penetration of a child under 16, indecent act with a child under 16, and threats to kill. The man is scheduled to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 5 May. First published in the Frankston Times – 7 March 2023