Scarborough Police ‘day of action’ nets 8 arrests and 32 charges

SCARBOROUGH policing team had a day of action on August 11, which resulted in eight arrests and 32 charges.

Senior Sergeant Glenn Dowding said officers from North West Metropolitan District police stations assisted on the day.

“The day of action was very successful,” Sgt Dowding said.

“Officers targeted Scarborough, Woodlands, Innaloo and the surrounding suburbs, targeting ‘hot spots’ and known prolific offenders.”

Sgt Dowding said two search warrants were conducted and two drug possession charges were laid , one on Morris Road in Innaloo and one on Laurel Road in Woodlands.

Other arrests included stealing, assault, damage, trespass, fraud, drug offences and driving offences.

Officers found a small quantity of methamphetamine, cannabis and smoking implements.