Police arrested nine people following antisocial behaviour in Rye last night. Police increased patrols due to the unruly behaviour recently in Rye and a number of specialist units attended including Public Order Response Team, Mounted Branch and Dog Squad. A large number of youths gathered at the foreshore area and officers responded to a number of brawls and drunken behaviour about 11pm. Under the Control of Weapons Act, Victoria Police declared the foreshore and immediate surrounds a designated area for a weapons search. More than 30 people were searched for weapons and no arrests were made. Nine people were arrested…
Wednesday, April 17
