Police will be out in force in Footscray in the coming months as part of an operation aimed at cleaning up the area and reducing anti-social behaviour.
Acting Inspector Steve Hayes said the operation would focus on the Footscray CBD.
“[We will be] working with the traders group and council just to provide that increased presence and tackle any …. drinking in the streets and any drug use,” he said.
Police will be particularly working with traders in Maddern Square and Acting Inspector Steve Hayes said that dog drug detection operations will also take place in the upcoming months.
The ramped up police presence is in response to the ‘undesirable use of the CBD’ while Melbourne was in lockdown and usual activities were not resuming, Acting Inspector Steve Hayes said.
“[With] everything opening back up again we’re sort of looking to be very proactive and getting on top of things and making sure Footscray CBD is more inviting for families and those wanting to go out for dinner and lunch,” he said.
Police will also be working alongside transit officers in the area to ensure safe movement across buses and trains.
Molly Magennis
