Tasmania Police and City of Hobart council staff have once again joined forces to conduct a public safety operation across several Hobart suburbs last night.
Inspector John Toohey said this marks the third safety blitz aimed at enhancing community safety and security.
"Our combined resources, including Hobart Police, Taskforce Reprisal, and the Dog Handler Unit, worked alongside City of Hobart staff to monitor CCTV in real-time and provide an enhanced response capability."
"Previously, our focus has been on the Hobart CBD, but this time the operation was extended to include shopping precincts in New Town, North Hobart and Sandy Bay."
"As a result of the operation, four arrests were made, one summons issued, one person will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act and one person was referred to the drug diversion process."
"Offences included stealing, breaching bail, possess a controlled drug or plant, possess thing used to administer a controlled drug, possess a dangerous article, unlawfully possess stolen property and fail to appear," he said
Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds reiterated the importance of collaboration in promoting community safety.
"Our partnership with Tasmania Police is vital in creating a safe, welcoming, and vibrant city. These safety blitzes are proactive measures to enhance Hobart's atmosphere, and we are committed to fostering a harmonious public space,"
"By working closely with Tasmania Police, we aim to foster a sense of community well-being and confidence."
"We encourage everyone to support this effort by staying aware, reporting incidents, and looking out for one another."
"Together, we can keep Hobart safe and enjoyable for all," she said
Results:
• A 14-year-old girl was arrested and charged with breach of bail, trespass and using abusive language to a police officer, she was detained for court.
• A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged with three counts of stealing; he was detained for court.
• A 26-year-old woman was arrested and charged with four counts of stealing and breaching bail; she was detained for court.
• A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged with possessing a controlled plant product, namely cannabis; possessing a controlled drug and on a warrant, he was bailed to appear.
• A 34-year-old man will be summonsed for possessing a controlled plant product, namely cannabis, and for possessing a dangerous article in a public place, namely two knives.
• A 19-year-old man has been referred to the drug diversion process after being found in possession of a controlled drug, namely cannabis.
• A 14-year-old girl will be dealt with under the Youth Justices Act for unlawfully possessing stolen property.
• 8 formal directions to leave a prescribed area were also issued.
