Police and Emergencies
CHOP CHOP RAID: Police raid alleged illicit tobacco trader in Colac
Police have seized almost 100,000 illicit under-the-counter cigarettes from a Colac retailer, along with a hefty haul of illegal tobacco.
Window smashed for wine theft
A Carrum Downs man, 33, will face court over an early-morning smash-and-grab at an Apollo Bay supermarket.
Motorcyclist caught with suspected drugs after evading police
Police have found a suspected haul of the drug “ice” after catching a speeding motorcyclist in Colac.
Drink driver caught on wrong side of coast road
Police have caught a drunk driver more than four times the legal limit driving on the wrong side of the Great Ocean Road at night.
Hey! Is that my bike?
A search warrant at a Colac property has led police to recover two bicycles, with officers on the hunt to find their rightful owners.
Spate of thefts from Colac eateries
Colac detectives are appealing for information after a string of food-related thefts from Colac’s Murray Street.
Spate of Colac driving offences
A learner driver who allegedly reached breakneck speed in Colac’s Murray Street – including more than 80kmh above the limit – will face court over charges that include endangering life.
Car and bike thefts in city
Colac police are appealing for information about the theft of a car and damage of another vehicle at South Colac Sports Club.