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Operation Crossway targeted safety, governance and compliance over two days in late April at the Port of Portland.
Heavy vehicle drivers, marine and port operations staff and crew of both local fishing industry and international vessels were searched.
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There were 350 port access authority checks of persons accessing port related areas, with 4 instances of identified breaches.
Multiple canine drug sweeps and physical searches of vehicles, vessels and individuals
96 breath tests were conducted with no positive results.
72 Preliminary oral fluid tests (drugs) were conducted which returned 2 positive results.
54 Penalty Infringement Notices were issued.
14 charges were laid relating to criminal, driving, or vehicle offences, with a further 8 charges expected to be laid on summons.