The Raptor Squad was conducting proactive patrols targeting known associates of organised crime networks when they observed a man leaning in the passenger window of a Volkswagen SUV talking with another man – neither of whom were wearing masks – on Woodstock Street, Guildford, last Thursday about 1pm.
As police approached, the man moved away from the SUV and attempted to walk onto a nearby property. Officers stopped and spoke with both men, aged 28 and 46, and it was established that neither had a reasonable excuse for leaving their home.
The 28-year-old Guildford man was charged with not comply with noticed direction – Covid-19 and fail to comply with carry face covering directive. The 46-year-old Westmead man was charged with not comply with noticed direction – Covid-19.
About 8pm that same night, Raptor Squad officers were conducting proactive patrols in Fairmount Street, Merrylands, when they observed two men in a Toyota Corolla suddenly leave as police approached.
Officers stopped the car and spoke with both men aged 30 and 19, and it was established that neither had a reasonable excuse for leaving their home or travelling in the same vehicle.
The 30-year-old passenger was charged possess prescribed restricted substance, breach of bail and not comply with noticed direction – Covid-19.
The driver was issued with two traffic infringements for minor car defects and inquiries into further Public Health Order breaches are ongoing.
About 11pm, police stopped a black Toyota Corolla on Clyde Street, Granville, for the purpose of a random breath test.
Inquiries revealed the 19-year-old driver had allegedly been directed by Raptor Squad officers to return to his residence from Merrylands just three hours prior.
He was charged with not comply with noticed direction – Covid-19.
