Police say the 24-year-old men allegedly fired at eight transformers in Gippsland in 2021
Two men have been arrested after they allegedly fired gunshots at power transformers in Victoria’s east, cutting power and internet connections.
The 24-year-old men, from Bairnsdale and Tinamba, are accused of shooting at least eight power transformers across East Gippsland between September and October 2021. Police allege they are responsible for $100,000 worth of damage to the critical infrastructure in the areas of Fernbank, Lindenow South and Munro.
The damage also caused power and internet disruptions, causing undue community distress, Victoria police said.After an extensive investigation and raids on homes at Bairnsdale and Tinamba, officers on Thursday said they arrested the pair, who were facing a combined 62 charges. They were charged with offences including using a firearm in a public place, using a firearm to damage property, using a firearm in a dangerous manner and damaging property.“While some may think this is a victimless crime, significant damage to critical infrastructure can cause distress and disruption to the community through the loss of internet and power services,” Det Sr Const Brendan Keane said.
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