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Police close out wild party in disused WWII military bunker, with four men charged with violating COVID-19 laws
- Wild party in a disused WWII military bunker in eastern Sydney on Saturday night
- Police were called to the Malabar Headland National Park after reports of the party.
- At least 150 attendees dispersed and fled the abandoned military bunker.
- Four party planners, 34, 28 and two 25, were fined $ 1000
Four people have been charged with violating coronavirus laws after being caught partying wildly in a disused military bunker from World War II.
Police were called to Malabar Headland National Park in eastern Sydney after reports of a noisy party around 12.30am Sunday morning.
At least 150 attendees were found inside the abandoned military bunker, before the group dispersed from the party when police arrived.
Police shut down a wild party in a disused military bunker in eastern Sydney (pictured) early Sunday morning. Four organizers fined $ 1000 for violating COVID-19 restrictions
NSW police officers found at least 150 attendees inside the abandoned military bunker (pictured above) before the group dispersed and attempted to flee the party.
Officers from the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command and the Central Metropolitan Operations Support Group spoke with party organizers.
The four men, 34, 28 and two 25, were fined $ 1,000 for failing to comply with COVID-19 instructions.
Eastern Beaches Police Area Commander, Detective Superintendent Rohan Cramsie, said police encouraged the community to report the alleged violations.
“It is the responsibility of everyone in this state to follow the rules and keep our community safe from further exposure to COVID-19,” said Det Supt Cramsie.
“ Not only events like this are illegal, this particular party was extremely dangerous for party goers and emergency service personnel due to the location and terrain.
“With the summer and holiday season approaching, we urge the community to listen to the advice of our healthcare professionals to keep our family and friends safe and sound.”
Current coronavirus restrictions in New South Wales allow up to 20 people to gather in a home and up to 30 in a public place like a park or beach.
Police urged community members to report any possible infractions (file image in photo)
