Police crackdown leads to 23 arrests around the Murraylands
Plus traffic police pick up two drivers on local roads and officers participate in a charity day.
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Police have arrested 23 people for gun, drug and theft offences around the Murraylands after a two-day crackdown last Thursday and Friday.
Another 10 locals were reported for alleged offences.
Dozens of officers descended on the region from SA Police’s mounted, dog, traffic, serious and organised crime, financial and cyber crime and licensing enforcement divisions.
They raided “numerous” homes and businesses, seizing 15 guns, a small amount of cannabis and drug equipment, and recovering property stolen during break-ins in Murray Bridge and elsewhere.
Among those charged were:
- A 36-year-old Tailem Bend man for two counts of aggravated assault, unlawful detention, illegal use of a motor vehicle, driving while disqualified and five counts of making off without payment; he was refused bail and appeared in court
- A 30-year-old Murray Bridge man for aggravated assault, serious criminal trespassing and two counts of property damage; he was remanded in custody
- A 42-year-old Murray Bridge man for aggravated assault, seven counts of breaching an intervention order and seven counts of breaching bail; he was remanded in custody
- An 82-year-old Murray Bridge man for nine counts of keeping an insecure firearm
On local roads, police issued 39 fines, defected 19 vehicles and took away three drivers’ licences on the spot.
Police alleged that they caught three drivers drink driving and four with drugs in their systems.
Anyone with information about crime in the Murraylands should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestopperssa.com.au.
You can remain anonymous.
Two more drivers picked up
Outside the crackdown, Murray Mallee traffic police have also picked up two other drivers over the weekend.
A 41-year-old Murray Bridge woman was allegedly caught driving while unlicensed on Burdekin Avenue around 10.20am on Saturday; she will face court.
A 31-year-old Munno Para West man was allegedly clocked doing 162 kilometres per hour in a 110 zone on Reedy Creek Road, Murray Bridge North around 1.20pm on the same day; he will face charges of speeding and driving while suspended at the Murray Bridge court.
Police participate in charity day at the Bend
In more positive news, police and Tailem Bend Country Fire Service volunteers have both participated in a charity day at the Bend Motorsport Park in aid of Ronald McDonald House.
More than 200 people visited the race track on March 19 for hot laps, a charity auction featuring members of the Adelaide and Port Adelaide Football Clubs, and more.
It was the second time the now-annual event had been held.
