PIN issued to amusement park for NYE Public Health Order breach

Police have issued a Penalty Infringement Notice (PIN) to an amusement park following a New Year's Eve event that breached a Public Health Order on Sydney's North Shore.

Earlier this month, officers from North Shore Police Area Command commenced an investigation after receiving mobile phone footage of a large crowd gathered at the Milsons Point venue in possible breach of a Public Health Order.

Following inquiries with the venue and a review of further footage, the company secretary of the amusement park was issued a $5000 PIN for not comply with noticed direction s7/8/9-COVID-19 – Corporation about 2pm today (Wednesday 13 January 2021).

Police continue to appeal to the community to report suspected breaches of any ministerial direction or behaviour which may impact on the health and safety of the community.

Anyone with information regarding individuals or businesses in contravention of COVID-19-related ministerial directions is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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