By Alesha Capone
Police have been busy issuing fines to people and businesses for breaching measures aimed at stopping the spread of Covid-19, including in Point Cook.
On the weekend, police conducted 751 spot checks at homes, businesses and non-essential services across the state, as part of Operation Sentinel.
Officers issued 142 fines across Saturday and Sunday, to those breaching the directions given by the Chief Health Officer in relation to staying at home, restricted activity and isolation directions as per the State of Emergency declared in Victoria.
“Majority of these breaches were in relation to people being out of their usual place of residence and attending disruptive parties in houses, or gathering in public parks,” a statement from Victoria Police said.
“These were occurring state-wide in places such as Point Cook, Horsham, Ringwood, Nurrabiel and Flemington.
“This type of conduct is simply unacceptable and unfortunately it seems some people in the community are still not getting the message.
“The message is very clear to the Victorian community.
“There are only four reasons why you should leave home – to get essential goods and services, for care and other compassionate reasons, to work or study, or to exercise.
“Outside of these reasons, people must stay home.
If a person is in breach of the restrictions around gatherings of more than two people inside or outside the home, or leaving the home for a reason that is not to seek food and supplies, medical care, to exercise, or attend work or education then they will receive an infringement notice of $1652.
