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At 6.36am on May 22, 1994, Police Negotiator, Detective Wayne Gordon dialed through to

the telephone located inside the home of Ivan Malat. The early morning call stirred

Ivan from his sleep and when he picked up, Detective Gordon introduced himself and advised

Ivan that his Cinebastry property was surrounded by heavily armed officers enacting a search

warrant in relation to an armed robbery. Ivan was instructed to exit the house via the

front door, turn left and then walk through the front gate with his arms raised.

Dumbfounded, Ivan responded.

Okie dokie, just let me put me pants on.

5 minutes ticked by, but there was no sign of Ivan. Detective Gordon called the house

once more and Ivan's partner, Chylinda, answered before handing the receiver over to her

boyfriend. When asked why he hadn't followed orders, Ivan expressed his disbelief about

the entire situation. Certain the negotiator was one of his workmates playing a prank.

Detective Gordon responded, no mate, I'm from the police, it's no joke, this is real.

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