Taskforce Raven has arrested 28 people, with more than 116 charges laid, 5 firearms seized and approximately $12,000 worth of stolen property recovered during its first month of operation.
Since February 3, taskforce members have conducted searches at a number of properties - with firearms, drugs or stolen property found at each search.
Of the 28 people arrested, charges included firearms-related offences, stealing, breaching bail, burglary, aggravated burglary and driving offences.
Most recently, during a targeted search at George Town on Monday 24 February, taskforce members arrested a 29 year old George Town man in relation to firearms possession and family violence offences.
Police also located drug paraphernalia and cannabis at that address and a 30 year old George Town woman will be proceeded against for minor drug charges.
A subsequent search of a second George Town residence resulted in the seizure an air soft gas-powered handgun stored in a plastic bag in a bedroom, an M4 gel baster, a taser, and small quantities of illicit substances.
A 32 year old George Town woman will be proceeded against in relation to the seized firearms.
The George Town man was detained to appear in court.
Two youths have also faced court over two alleged armed robberies in Launceston.
A 14 year old boy was charged after he allegedly entered a business on Paterson Street about 7.30pm Saturday 22 February while in possession of a knife.
The youth allegedly stole alcohol, before fleeing the business on foot.
Nobody was physically injured.
The 14 year old has also been charged in relation to a second armed robbery, during which he and another 14 year old boy allegedly entered a business on Invermay Road about 10am Sunday 23 February while in possession of a knife.
The pair allegedly stole alcohol before they fled the store on foot.
Nobody was physically injured.
Both youths were charged by members of Taskforce Raven and detained to appear in court.
Detective Inspector Nathan Johnston said these results showed the taskforce was working.
"Everyone deserves to feel safe in our community, and we know that there is a small number of people who are responsible for the majority of crime committed," he said.
"We know there have been concerns in the community about anti-social and unlawful behaviour, particularly within the CBD.
"Taskforce Raven is just one of a number of strategies and our members will continue to proactively target known offenders to make our community safer for everyone."
"While our taskforce members have been delivering great results, we also need the community's help. If you have information about repeat offending, we urge you to contact the taskforce on 131 444."
Anyone with information about recidivist offending or anti-social behaviour in the Northern District can contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
