Raids on vandals’ homes on Jul1 2009

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Three arrested by Rail Vandalism Task Force – North Gosford

Police from the Rail Vandalism Task Force raided a home north of Sydney yesterday, following the arrest of three men last month.

On Monday 22 June, police from the Rail Vandalism Task Force conducted a joint operation at Gosford rail yards with officers from RailCorp targeting rail vandalism on train carriages.

During the operation three men, a 25-year-old from Gosford, a 22-year-old from Niagara Park and a 22-year-old from North Gosford were arrested.

The men were each charged with malicious damage in company, disguised with intent and enter rail corridor. All three were granted conditional bail to attend Gosford Local Court on 28 July 2009.

Following the arrests police from Rail Vandalism Task Force raided a home on Pacific Highway, Niagara Park about 3pm Monday, 22 June, seizing a number of items allegedly linked to vandalism, including spray cans.

As a result of investigations, about 11.30am Tuesday 30 June, police raided a second home at Hill Street, North Gosford.

During the raid, police seized items allegedly linked to rail vandalism including graffiti illustrations, spray cans and a digital camera.

Police and Railcorp are continuing investigations into the vandalism of rail property around the State and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.


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