Police target hooning at 'totally unacceptable' rural gatherings
ACT Police targeted hooning and anti-social behaviour in rural Canberra at the weekend, issuing over 70 fines and seizing three cars for "improper use".
In a joint operation between ACT Policing, ACTP Intelligence, Rural Patrol, and Tuggeranong Police Station, authorities have taken action against dangerous driving and anti-social behaviour in rural Canberra. The campaign yielded 76 fines, 45 vehicle defect notices, and three vehicle seizures, while also identifying individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Detective Inspector Mark Steel emphasized that late-night gatherings in rural areas pose a significant threat to public safety, and the force has zero tolerance for such reckless behaviour. During the operation, one man was arrested for an outstanding warrant, and another, who was under bail conditions, was charged with driving while disqualified and possessing an offensive weapon.
Steel highlighted that large gatherings of people in rural areas during late-night hours present a considerable risk to community safety and vowed to continue proactive patrols and enforcement activities to curb hooning behaviour and remove dangerous drivers from the roads.
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