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Fugitive's Associates Arrested in Manhunt
4 Apr
Summary
- Two associates of fugitive Dezi Freeman were arrested on Saturday morning.
- The arrests occurred at separate properties in Victoria's north-east.
- Police are investigating how Freeman survived on the run for seven months.

Two associates of fugitive Dezi Freeman were arrested on Saturday morning as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives apprehended a man and a woman at separate properties in north-east Victoria around 7 am.
These arrests are directly linked to the inquiry into how Desmond Freeman, who was shot dead last week, managed to evade authorities for seven months. Police had previously stated their commitment to identifying and holding accountable anyone complicit in assisting Freeman during his time on the run.
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush indicated that Freeman presented a firearm to officers before he was killed. Bush stressed that officers had given Freeman every opportunity to surrender peacefully, but his actions left them with no alternative but to use force. The investigation continues to explore the full extent of assistance Freeman may have received.