Eight alleged offenders cut off ankle bracelets to spark police manhunt
The WA Police Union say six police officers were required to hunt each person who took off the device, meaning 48 officers were diverted from their usual duties this weekend.
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Eight people accused of serious crimes have cut off their ankle bracelets in the past 48 hours, sparking a massive manhunt, WA police have said.
As of 3:30pm on Sunday, the ABC understands six alleged offenders have been caught, leaving two men on the run.
Those people are allegedly serious criminals and are "dangerous to the community", according to Simone Taplin, a representative from WA Police Union.
Sergeant Taplin said six police officers were required to hunt each person, meaning 48 officers were diverted from their usual duties this weekend.
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