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Subscriber only POLICE said they were disappointed hundreds of people were reckless enough to attend a doof party broken up about 3.45am today. Tweed Byron Police District Acting Inspector Rod Morris said officers attended an illegal doof party on the Belongil Beach sand dunes at Byron Bay on January 1, 2021 shortly before 4am. Tourists and residents at Byron Bay s Main Beach at 7am on January 1, 2021. He said it was disappointing to see some people being reckless and disregarding the rules. Police dispersed the crowd which was between 200 and 3000 people which were in breach of COVID-19, he said. Police also seized the speaker system and what appears to be a hired generator.
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Subscriber only A naked man who was spotted by beachgoers near Byron Bay has been fined for lewd behaviour. Tweed Byron Police District acting Inspector Rod Morris said officers were conducting a patrol Tyagarah Beach, Greys Lane, Tyagarah about 3pm on December 26, due to ongoing complaints of lewd behaviour. A 45-year-old man was located walking naked through the dunes, outside of the clothing-optional area, acting Insp Morris said. He was issued with an infringement notice for offensive conduct. Acting Insp Morris said police will continue to target this behaviour, particularly during the holiday period. tweed byron police district
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Subscriber only Tweed Byron Police District officers are reminding drivers to Have a Plan B if they plan on drinking over the festive season. Following a number of random breath tests, acting Inspector Rod Morris said a number of people were caught driving under the influence across the Tweed Byron district. Police will be out in force over the holiday period and stationery and mobile Random Breath Testing will be conducted across the District, he said. The message from Police is, If you are going to drink, don t drive and Have a Plan B.
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