Accused criminals flown out of remote communities as WA regional courts shut (opens original article in a new tab)

WA Police are transporting accused criminals from remote communities to major courts as regional courts close due to a security dispute, with temporary measures including air transport.

• WA Police transport accused criminals from remote areas to major courts due to regional court closures.
• Regional court closures stem from a security dispute between Justice Department and police, leading to temporary bail hearing changes.
• WA Police use Police Air Wing for transports, with costs absorbed as part of regular operations.