Teens stashing knives at Melbourne train stations to dodge machete ban
Teenagers are storing weapons at Melbourne train stations to evade the year-old machete ban.
Victoria Police intelligence shows young people are hiding knives at Melbourne train stations to evade the machete ban. The strategy lets them access weapons without risking arrest.
Police seized more than 15,000 machetes, zombie knives and other knives last year. Busy public transport precincts have seen stabbings, bashings and carjackings.
Both Labor and the Coalition have promised expanded stop-and-search powers ahead of November's election. Criminologists question whether broader search powers will reduce violent crime.
- Introduced a year ago
- Ban timeline
- Major Melbourne train stations
- Storage locations
- November state election
- Election date
Why it mattersHidden weapons stores at busy transport hubs mean staff and commuters face unexpected danger. Police cannot monitor all these locations.
AustraliaMelbourne residents using trains face increased risk; Victorian state election will decide whether police get expanded stop-and-search authority.
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