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DRUGS IN BARBER’S CHAIRS: EASTERN SUBURBS BUST
■ A man has been arrested in Lower Templestowe after authorities seized a quantity of methylamphetamine, imported into Australia. Detectives from Joint Taskforce Icarus executed a search warrant at a property in Balmoral Avenue on October 31 and arrested a 39-year-old male resident. The investigation was launched on September 5 after Australian Border Force detected an air cargo consignment containing approximately 10 kg of methylamphetamine, impregnated in the seats of barber chairs. A previous importation of approximately
10kg of methamphetamine was also identified from March. The man has been charged with importing a commercial quantity of border-controlled drug pursuant to the Criminal
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■ Knox Leisureworks Aquatic and Recreation Centre has been accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s prized Platinum Pool Award. The facility joins an exclusive club of just 40 Victorian facilities that currently hold the accreditation. Platinum Pool status is awarded to aquatic facilities providing outstanding levels of safety and risk management that are recognised as a sign of excellence. This foillows a six-month assessment on best practice.
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Code Act and has been remanded to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on January 23. The potential maximum penalty is life imprisonment, said a Police statement.
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