Brimbank Highway Patrol shut down hoon gathering

Police from Brimbank Highway Patrol are expected to issue over $240,000 worth of fines after at least 300 people gathered at a hoon meet in the Northern suburbs last night (10 June).

Police responded to reports of a large number of people who had gathered in the Sunshine West, Tullamarine, Derrimut and Keilor Park areas and were performing illegal activities in their vehicle’s

A 17-year-old Dallas teen was sprayed with OC spray after he hindered police.

He was released and is expected to be charged on summons with hinder police and offensive language.

The offence of ‘attend a hoon event’ attracts an $800 fine and it is expected that close to 300 people will be issued with penalty notices in the coming days.

The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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