Police to issue $240,000 in fines over Melbourne hoon gathering
Around 300 people are expected to cop more than $240,000 in fines after police busted a hoon gathering in Melbourne last night.
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More than 300 people have been busted at a Melbourne hoon gathering, with police pepper spraying a 17-year-old.
Police are expected to issue attendees with more than $240,000 in fines after responding to calls of people gathering and doing illegal activities in their cars in the city’s northern suburbs last night.
Authorities received reports of people gathering in their vehicles in Sunshine West, Tullamarine, Derrimut and Keilor Park.
A 17-year-old boy was pepper sprayed after he hindered police when they arrived at the scene.
The teen was released and is expected to be charged on summons with hinder police and offensive language.
Those caught “attending a hoon event” will cop a $800 fine. It is expected about 300 people will be issued with this penalty in the coming days.
Brimbank Police left a stern warning to offenders on their Facebook page following the illegal gatherings.
“Hoon drivers take notice … Tonight you organised a number of gatherings at several locations to conduct burnouts and other dangerous driving. Destroying public roads and putting lives in danger,” the Facebook post read.
“From Derrimut to Keilor Brimbank HWP were there tonight to stop this illegal behaviour. There have been numerous reports of people being seriously injured at such events.”
The police then called out the organisers, noting others have been sentenced to prison for putting together these events.
“And for the 300 odd people that attended, check your mailbox next week for the $800 Brimbank Council ticket for attending,” the police wrote.
“If the car is registered in Mum’s name you might have a bit of explaining to do.”
The investigation into these incidents is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Police to issue $240,000 in fines over Melbourne hoon gathering
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