Local businessman calls for greater police presence. By Nasik Swami: After enduring nearly $15,000 in losses from multiple break-ins and spending around $30,000 on security upgrades, a local businessman is finally feeling a sense of relief. Police have arrested and charged a suspect believed to be responsible for the break-ins at a block of shops in Naracoorte. Didar Ali, the owner of BWD Trading, a multicultural grocery store on McRae Street, expressed his gratitude to South Australia Police (SAPOL) and the local community for their support, which played a crucial role in the arrest after months of investigation. SAPOL confirmed that following an inquiry into a break-in at a block of shops on January 10, 2025, officers apprehended a 45-year-old local man. “He was charged with theft and serious criminal trespass. He was bailed to appear in court on 21 May,” SAPOL told this newspaper. Mr Ali, who is partially […]







