A POLICE operation targeting major shopping centres, including Frankston’s Bayside Shopping Centre, has resulted in more than 1000 arrests. Operation Pulse has been running since December. During that time, police have made more than 1000 arrests and laid more than 2000 charges; half of the charges laid are for retail theft, and around 350 drug and weapon seizures have been completed by police. Victoria Police superintendent Matt Baynes said “over 1000 arrests in four months sends a very clear message – there is no place for criminal behaviour at shopping centres.” “Police and PSOs have been identifying and arresting shop…
Thursday, April 23
