Police issued fines and banning notices as part of a police operation in the Sunshine and St Albans areas to detect and deter crime and anti-social behaviour in the past month.
An operation was run over sporadic days over the past four weeks, with officers patrolling the Sunshine and St Albans areas, including busy shopping strips and transport hubs.
As both of these areas have been declared designated areas, police were able to stamp out troublesome behaviour by issuing banning notices.
The St Albans CBD was declared a designated area for a 12 month period which commenced on February 6, while the Sunshine CBD was declared a designated area for 10 years on November 26, 2020.
This means police have the power to ban people from entering these areas for up to 72 hours.
During this operation police issued 12 banning notices were issued for disorderly or offensive behaviour.
“Police also arrested 12 people, including a man who was observed by officers allegedly selling stolen good on Alfrieda Street,” a police spokesperson said. “After a short foot chase, officers arrested the 34-year-old man from South Yarra who was also allegedly wanted on 12 outstanding warrants. He was charged and remanded in custody.”
Police engaged with more than 100 people in the community during the operation.
They executed 18 warrants, cleared four people wanted on whereabouts and issued 20 fines.
More operations are planned in the near future in the two areas.
Brimbank Acting Sergeant Dael Darlow said it’s a priority for police to ensure those in Sunshine and St Albans are safe, and feel safe too.
“We will continue to run targeted operations to prevent crime and improve overall community safety,” he said.
“We also urge the community to continue to engage with us and report any anti-social or criminal behaviour.”
