Victoria Police Consider Shutting Down Public Transport System to Counter Future Protests

Victoria Police Consider Shutting Down Public Transport System to Counter Future Protests
Protesters shout and gesture towards police officers in Melbourne, Australia, on Aug. 21, 2021. Getty Images
Henry Jom
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Victoria police are considering shutting down Melbourne’s public transport system to prevent future protests following an anti-lockdown protest that drew thousands of demonstrators.

“To shut down the transport network to prevent people coming in ... that’s a huge call, but it’s one that we’re now going to seriously entertain on the next occasion because I’m not going to tolerate this occurring again,” Victoria Police Commissioner Shane Patton said on Aug. 22.

Henry Jom
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Henry Jom is a reporter for The Epoch Times, Australia, covering a range of topics, including medicolegal, health, political, and business-related issues. He has a background in the rehabilitation sciences and is currently completing a postgraduate degree in law. Henry can be contacted at [email protected]
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