Tasmania Police's Taskforce Reprisal continues to target those offenders causing the most harm to the community.
Acting Sergeant Katie Swift, says "the Taskforce has one clear objective, to deal with as many repeat offenders as possible."
"There is a small cohort of people within our community who continue to do the wrong thing."
"Yesterday, the Taskforce apprehended ten repeat offenders for offences including stealing, common assault, breach of bail, destroy property, fail to comply with the direction of a police officer, unlawfully setting fire to property, unlawful possession of property, drug offences and failing to appear in court."
"Over $1,000 in stolen property was recovered during one arrest."
"Our goal is to target these repeat offenders, and when necessary, reasonable and authorised by law, put them before the court."
"Since the Taskforce commenced a week ago, 23 people have been apprehended, with over 48 charges being laid."
"The taskforce is continuing" she said.
Anyone who witnesses illegal or anti-social behaviour should report it to police on 131 444, or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.
Information can also be provided to Crime Stoppers at crimestopperstas.com.au, and you can stay anonymous.
Yesterday's apprehensions:
- 43-year-old Lenah Valley man for stealing.
- 53-year-old Moonah woman for failing to appear
- 40-year-old New Norfolk man for stealing, unlawful possession of property and possess thing used to administer a controlled drug
- 58-year-old Margate man for failing to appear
- 14-year-old girl for common assault, breach of bail and destroy property
- 14-year-old girl for fail to comply with the direction of a police officer, unlawfully setting fire to property and unlawful possession of property
- 13-year-old girl for fail to comply with the direction of a police officer, unlawfully setting fire to property and unlawful possession of property
- 40-year-old New Norfolk man for stealing and unlawful possession of property
- 16-year-old girl for stealing
- 14-year-old girl for unlawful possession of property.
