Tougher bail laws lead to drop in reported offences

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by A Staff Reporter December 24, 2018

Crime in Colac Otway has decreased, with Colac Police Station commander Ken Slingsby saying tougher bail laws are a contributing factor in the fall.

Tags: Colac Otway Shire crime, Colac Police, Crime Statistics Agency

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