Why some Melbourne police stations are being forced to close at night

Some Melbourne police stations are reportedly being closed at night as officers are diverted to specialist taskforces tacking a crime that “strikes fear into the minds of the community”.

More than 500 police hours a week are being consumed by specialist units tackling the crime.

“It does take away from our proactive work,” Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt told Ross and Russel.

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