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Victoria Police members have been continuing to search Mount Buffalo National Park as part of ongoing efforts to locate armed fugitive Desmond Freeman.
Freeman was was last seen disappearing into bushland behind his Rayner Track property on the outskirts of Porepunkah after allegedly shooting and killing Detective Leading Senior Constable Neal Thompson and Senior Constable Vadim de Waart-Hottart on 26 August.
A reward of up to $1 million remains for information leading to Freeman’s arrest.
Recent days searches have involved nearly 100 additional officers being brought up from the Public Order Response Team who are conducting an extra sweep of the area.
Specialist search dogs from Queensland Police have also been deployed to scour the area.
It follows intensive searches conducted by tactical police over the last several weeks.
The Mount Buffalo National Park remains closed to the public at the request of Victoria Police.
This decision is being constantly assessed and police will advise as soon as the park can re-open.
Victoria Police, including its tactical police, continues to maintain a significant presence in the Porepunkah area.
"We are committed to using every available resource and the necessary skills required to find Freeman," a police spokesperson said.
Anyone who sees Freeman should phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Do not approach him.
Suspicious behaviour should be reported to Crime Stoppers Victoria via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.
For the most current advice and updates relating to this search, visit https://www.police.vic.gov.au/porepunkah-shooting-and-search-desmond-freeman-filby

