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Police operation in Ranges brings in huge haul

Victoria Police said officers detected numerous offending drivers during an operation in the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges over the previous weeks.

“Three number plate recognition sites was set up in Narre Warren East, Belgrave and Mount Evelyn,” Police said in an online post.

“A number of offences were detected during the operation.”

The haul included 24 unregistered vehicles, five unlicensed drivers, six suspended drivers, three vehicles impounded, four alcohol interlock checks, 600 breath tests, one driving on the wrong side of the road, one arrested in a stolen car and one person was detained to have an intervention order served throughout the operation.

“Police are reminding people to keep track of their licence and registration renewals,” Police said.

“A number of people were also warned about their registration being expired by a few days and had to pay it on the spot.”

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