What happened in Mount Egerton involving police?

Heavily armed Australian Federal Police officers executed a search warrant on a property in Mount Egerton.

Is Dezi Freeman connected to the Mount Egerton raid?

The raid has fueled local speculation linking it to the ongoing hunt for Dezi Freeman, accused of killing two police officers.

Are residents in Mount Egerton safe?

The Australian Federal Police stated that there is no threat to community safety.

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AFP Raid in Mount Egerton Sparks Cop Killer Speculation

26 Nov

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Summary

Heavily armed officers conducted a raid in Mount Egerton.
The raid fueled speculation about the hunt for alleged cop killer Dezi Freeman.
Authorities confirmed an AFP operation but released few details.

AFP Raid in Mount Egerton Sparks Cop Killer Speculation

A significant police operation involving heavily armed officers in Mount Egerton, Victoria, has put the small town on edge. CCTV footage showed camouflaged officers with machine guns and door-rams entering the town early Wednesday morning. While Victoria Police stated their involvement was for a 'driving warrant,' the Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed they led the operation, executing a search warrant on a regional property.

The mysterious AFP raid has fueled local speculation that it is linked to the three-month-long manhunt for Dezi Freeman, who is accused of fatally shooting two police officers in Porepunkah. Despite an extensive search, Freeman remains at large, with some believing he may have fled the state. Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush noted that Freeman is either still in the area, harbored by locals, dead, or elsewhere.