Melbourne lake drained as police investigate ‘air traffic interference’

Police have today drained a Melbourne lake as part of an investigation into alleged interference with air traffic controls at Victorian airports.

The lake on Caroline Springs Boulevard is being searched by the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police and the SES.

Authorities said the investigation relates to alleged unlawful interference with air traffic control at two undisclosed Victorian airports.

A 19-year-old man is currently in court in connection to the investigation, police said.

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