The incident follows two separate tobacco raids in the Colac district and a tobacco shop fire in Cobden.
Portland
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Fire crews spent hours tackling a blaze at a Curdie Street tobacco shop on Wednesday.
Crime
One business has been ordered to close for 90 days.
Colac Otway
For 10 hours on Thursday, police will be able to comb through electronic devices and bags, and conduct strip searches.
Ballarat
The RSPCA said inspectors have removed more than 400 animals from the person over 10 years.
Wildlife
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“Our first destination was supposed to be a bit more of a fancy part, staying at a nice hotel with an ocean view, a spa.”
Warrnambool
One offender told police he was just “keen to get home”, while driving almost double the speed limit.
“All my phone calls, he made me answer on speaker. He made me cut off my parents.”
Profiles
Two hate crimes in one week has the community demanding answers.
Police say investigation into the incident is ongoing.
