Police arrested almost 30 people and recovered six stolen cars during a highly visible operation targeting car thieves and dangerous drivers in the state’s far northwest.
Operation Dureta saw local units team up with specialist police including the Victoria Police Air Wing to saturate key locations in Mildura and target high-harm crime.
Detectives, Highway Patrol and general duties police from both Mildura and Dareton, New South Wales joined forces for the cross-border blitz which saw 28 people arrested for a range of offences including car theft, aggravated burglary, dangerous driving and drug driving.
Among those arrested were:
- Two Mildura men, aged 25 and 41, who were arrested after fleeing from a vehicle on Friday 11 September.
- A 25-year-old man and two women, aged 30 and 32, who were arrested in an allegedly stolen Toyota Landcruiser on Thursday 10 September.
- A 41-year-old Mildura woman who allegedly stole a Volkswagen Tiguan from a home in Mildura about 5.50pm on 12 September.
During the operation, police also issued 15 infringement notices for traffic offences including unlicensed driving and drink driving and a further two vehicles were impounded.
Operation Dureta ran overnight between 9th and 12th September and will be ran again in the near future.
Anyone who witnesses suspicious activity or has information about vehicle crime is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
