Police will issue four Penalty Infringement Notices (PINs) following an alleged breach of Ministerial Directions under the Public Health Act in Sydney\u2019s east overnight.
\nAbout 12.30am today (Sunday 22 November 2020), officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command, with assistance from the Central Metropolitan Operations Support Group (OSG), responded to reports of a loud party at Malabar Headland National Park.
\nOn arrival, police observed at least 150 people inside a disused military bunker, before the group scattered and attempted to run from the area.
\nOfficers spoke with the organisers, four men \u2013 aged 34, 28 and two aged 25 \u2013 who will all be issued $1000 PINs for fail to comply with noticed direction in relation to s 7\/8\/9 \u2013 COVID-19.
\nEastern Beaches Police Area Commander, Detective Superintendent Rohan Cramsie, said police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches which may impact on the health and safety of the community.
\n\u201cIt is the responsibility of everyone in this state to follow the rules and keep our community safe from further exposure to COVID-19,\u201d Det Supt Cramsie said.
\n\u201cNot only are events like this illegal, this particular party was extremely dangerous for partygoers and emergency service personnel due to the location and terrain.
\n\u201cWith summer and the Christmas season approaching, we urge the community to listen to the advice of our health professionals to keep our family and friends safe and well,\u201d Det Supt Cramsie said.
\nAnyone who has information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of a COVID-19-related Public Health Order is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at https:\/\/nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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