Border operation continues as restrictions ease

By Ivy Jensen

Sep 18, 2020

A LARGE-scale police operation is continuing along the NSW-Victoria border, with police facilitating the safe movement of more than two million vehicles into NSW.

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Thousands more cars are expected to be travelling into Moama after COVID-19 border restrictions eased on Thursday, allowing border region residents to travel within the border region for any reason with a valid permit.

The changes to the order also allows for recreational activities on the Murray River for border region residents with a current permit.

Operation Border Closure Forward Commander, Superintendent Paul Smith, said police would continue to work with local communities to keep both sides of the border safe.

“The changes to the orders are certainly good news for our border communities,” Supt Smith said.

“The aim of this operation has always been to keep NSW safe, while minimising disruptions to the daily lives of our border communities.

“Police will continue to enforce all ministerial directions in order to protect our health and wellbeing, but we do rely on community support and compliance.

“I would like to extend my thanks to our border communities for their patience and compliance during these times.”

Anyone who has information about people contravening COVID-19 directions is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit nsw.crimestoppers.com.au

The border region has been extended to about 50km on either side of the border.

The new zone can be viewed online at service.nsw.gov.au/border-zone-address-check