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Off-duty PSO detected drink driving in Mooroolbark

26/07/2025

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An off-duty Protective Services Officer (PSO) was allegedly detected drink driving in Mooroolbark on Thursday evening.

The officer from Transit Safety division entered a booze bus site on Manchester Road about 11.45pm on Thursday 24 July.

The 40-year-old underwent a preliminary breath test, returning a positive result.

He underwent an evidentiary breath test, returning an alleged reading of .094.

He was issued a penalty notice and has had his licence suspended for six months.

Professional Standards Command have been notified as is standard practice.

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