Police continued to patrol the vast terrain of Victoria’s High Country as the extensive search for alleged police killer Dezi Freeman stretches on.
Freeman is alleged to have fatally shot two police and injured a third at his property near Porepunkah, about 210 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, on August 26. Located on the edge of dense bushland, the small alpine town has since been the centre of a major police operation.
Police at the Porepunkah Airfield on Sunday afternoon.Credit: Eddie Jim
Four unmarked police cars could be seen entering the Porepunkah Airfield on Sunday afternoon, and a group of officers inspected the large sheds on the property. Day 13 of the search also took in a nearby flying school and recreational helicopter business.
Just a few kilometres southwest of the town centre, the small grass airfield is used by general and recreational light aircraft, as well as helicopters and emergency services. It is operated by the local Shire of Alpine.
Airspace has been closed since August 28 in a four nautical mile radius around Porepunkah. The local airfield website notifies users of the closure via a red banner, urging visitors to stay updated with all notices and advisories affecting the area.
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Down the road in Myrtleford, a group of police wearing the uniform of the Viper Taskforce were seen speaking with a staff member at a local business on Sunday morning. A number of properties in the wider Porepunkah area were also visited by officers.
Victoria Police declined to provide any further information about the operation.
“Investigators are continuing their search for Freeman … Victoria Police will not be commenting on today’s operational activity,” a spokesperson said.