Elderly man charged with alleged heroin import into Melbourne Airport
The 83-year-old man allegedly concealed the heroin inside a black duffle carry-on bag
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Melbourne Police news
Check this page for latest breaking Police news from Melbourne covering major investigations and incidents. Victorian Police work with the local community and businesses helping promote safety and upholding the law. State wide Victoria has 322 Police Stations and head office resides within Melbourne. This collection page draws upon 9News team of highly experienced journalists and producers covering local Melbourne crimes, accidents, and alerts including missing persons and crime stoppers notices.
Mystery surrounds discovery of woman's body at Melbourne tip
Detectives have used GPS and security footage from the garbage truck to hone in on a home in Coolaroo in the city's north, whose female occupant hasn't been seen since last month.
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Melbourne supermarket workers fight back against suspected thieves
The shop's owners say they don't want staff putting themselves in harm's way but claim police aren't doing enough to stop the skyrocketing number of thefts.
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Driver killed, two passengers fighting for life after Melbourne crash
A driver has died and two passengers are fighting for life after a car crashed into a tree in Melbourne's west.
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Community mourns allegedly murdered fisherman, accused killer faces court
Andres Pancha, 45, was allegedly murdered at Frankston Pier yesterday morning.
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Murder charge after stabbing in Melbourne's north
It's understood the men were known to each other.
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Woman shot by police after 'coming at them with knife' in Melbourne park
She was rushed to hospital after being shot in the leg.
Melbourne
Melbourne airport security guard injured in alleged Uber driver attack
The father has told of how he was allegedly violently attacked by an Uber driver at Melbourne airport because he asked the driver to leave the taxi rank.
Melbourne
Man accused of stabbing five strangers may face more charges
Police have urged a magistrate not to release a man who stabbed five strangers in a "calculated and malicious" series of attacks in Melbourne, as prosecutors consider more serious charges.
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Parents of boy, 12, killed walking home from school forgive driver
The parents of a 12-year-old boy who was hit by a car and killed in Melbourne on Friday have forgiven the driver involved in the crash.
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Police pelted with paint bombs at Pride march in Melbourne
Police taking part in a pride march in Melbourne have been pelted with paint bombs and abused.
Melbourne
'They were laughing': 'Miracle' Melbourne cyclist survived hit-run
The wife of a man who was mowed down while riding his bike in Melbourne says he heard the people in the car laughing after they ran him over.
Melbourne
Clumsy thieves swipe $60k worth of motorbikes in just six minutes
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of high-end motorbikes have been stolen by a group of clumsy thieves.
Melbourne
Body found after man swept away in Yarra River during swim
The body is believed to belong to the 23-year-old who had been caught in a fast-moving current earlier today.
Melbourne
Victorian mum threatened with knife during home invasion
Dr Sugandha, her daughter and 10-year-old son arrived at their home in Melbourne to find a group of men ransacking the property.
Melbourne
Two charged after teen allegedly shot outside Melbourne strip club
Two men, both aged 24, have been charged after a 19-year-old man was allegedly shot in the leg outside a Melbourne strip club.
Melbourne
Ride-share driver left with serious injuries after attack in Melbourne
Police said the group attacked the 34-year-old driver and his 45-year-old male passenger.
Melbourne
Ram raid hits Melbourne stores for cigarettes, cash, and chocolate
Footage shows a motorist pulling up at the petrol station with no intention of fuelling up.
Melbourne
Charges laid after boy allegedly chased from Melbourne school by machete-wielding duo
9News understands nearby students rushed back into the classroom in fear after seeing the males carrying the machetes.
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Jail for murdering neighbours over garden hose dispute in Melbourne
In a rage over a tap in a communal apartment complex garden being turned off, Rodney Lee murdered two of his neighbours.
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Police probe two targeted shootings in Melbourne's north
It was a violent night across Melbourne's northern suburbs with three men shot and another two injured in separate incidents.
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Taxi driver too scared to get back behind wheel after attack over $30
A taxi driver says he's been scarred for life after being attacked on the job in Melbourne.
Melbourne
Police probe whether gang war is behind 'suspicious' gym fire
Fighters Xpress gym was fully involved in flames when crews arrived on scene, a Fire Rescue Victoria spokesperson said.
Melbourne
Alleged burglars arrested after police chase in Melbourne
Two people have been arrested after leading police on a chase through Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Melbourne
Arrested teen released after nine cars damaged in chaos on street
A convoy of suspected stolen vehicles has caused chaos in Melbourne, slamming into parked cars and sending them spinning into front yards.
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Man, 25, charged over sexual assault of child, 10, in Melbourne shopping centre
A 25-year-old man has been charged over an alleged sexual assault of a 10-year-old child in Melbourne earlier this year.
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Student rushed to hospital after being hit by car in Melbourne
The 14-year-old girl was taken to the Royal Children's Hospital in a critical condition.
Melbourne
Body found in Melbourne river during search for missing man
A man's body has been found in the search for a missing 39-year-old who went missing by the Yarra River in Melbourne's north-east almost two days ago.
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'Out of character': Police fear for missing woman
Concern is mounting for Dakota Lee Nagel who hasn't been seen for nearly a week.
Melbourne
Photos released by police after Melbourne A-League pitch invasion
Police have released photos of men they want to speak to after a mass pitch invasion during last night's A-League derby match at AAMI Park in Melbourne.
Melbourne
Beloved father-of-three killed in alleged Melbourne hit-and-run
A devoted father-of-three who was killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Melbourne has been remembered for his love and generosity.
Melbourne
Two dead, one injured after house fire in Melbourne
Emergency services were called to a fire at a two-storey unit on Manor Street about 7.25am today.
Melbourne
Man dead, another fighting for life after Melbourne night of violence
A night of mass violence in Melbourne's CBD has left one young man dead and others with serious stab wounds in hospital.
Melbourne
Footage captures car plow into daycare centre
The force of the crash bowled over a grandmother as she held her 11-month-old granddaughter.
Melbourne
Major police operation shuts down Melbourne's court precinct
A man allegedly wheeled a trolley, which appeared to contain petrol cans, molotov cocktails and gas cannisters, into a building before behaving erratically.
Melbourne
Man refused bail after bomb squad defuses 10 'suspicious devices'
A magistrate has refused bail for a 42-year-old Melbourne man after the bomb squad searched his home.
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Melbourne residents demand police patrols as crime spree caught on CCTV
Frustrated victims of a Melbourne crime spree are demanding extra patrols from Victoria Police.
Melbourne
Victoria police investigating 'reckless' hooning stunt
A car has been caught doing burnouts around a marked police car in Victoria's north, with Victorian police saying the "hoon behaviour" put the public at serious risk.
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Third man charged over 2019 shooting murder of Melbourne father
An 44-year-old man has become the third man charged over the fatal shooting of former underworld figure Mitat Rasimi in 2019.
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Victoria Police brace for more protests as almost 100 people arrested
Victoria Police have arrested almost 100 people across Melbourne's CBD today despite a far quieter and more relaxed day of demonstrations.
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RSL boss calls for prosecution over 'shameful' flag-waving at protests
The RSL has slammed protesters in Melbourne for the "misuse" of the Australian and Red Ensign flag in their marches.
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Media win right to fly over Melbourne CBD until trial
TV networks have won the right to continue flying aircraft over Melbourne CBD to broadcast protests gripping the city until a trial is arranged.
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Police arrest more than 200 people in Melbourne
Officers arrested more than 200 people following today's protests in Melbourne's CBD.
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Police issue stern warning after Melbourne chaos
Victoria Police have warned that officers will be out in force to confront any new violent protests that break out following chaos in Melbourne.
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Violent Melbourne protest wraps up after eight hours of unrest
Thousands of protesters wreaked havoc for more that eight hours across the city.
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Protesters filmed kicking police vehicles in Melbourne's CBD
Protesters in Melbourne have been filmed attacking police vehicles in the city's CBD, breaking windows and snapping off side mirrors.
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'Beyond infuriating': Melbourne footage slammed
The Victorian Government has blasted footage believed to be from a packed Melbourne pub just minutes before the new lockdown began.
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First look at Victoria Police's newest road weapon
More than 280 Ford Ranger-based divvy vans are being rolled out this month.
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Melbourne man's death 'not suspicious'
The discovery of a man's body on a driveway in Melbourne's west is no longer being treated as suspicious.
Melbourne
Man sought after body found dumped, wrapped in doona, in Melbourne
Police are looking for man in relation to a body found wrapped in a doona in Melbourne's west on Wednesday.
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