Tasmania Police and City of Hobart council staff have again collaborated to conduct a public safety operation in Hobart’s CBD.
Inspector John Toohey said the effort conducted last night demonstrated an ongoing united approach to community safety and security, after a successful operation in July.
“Last night our combined resources, including Hobart Police, Taskforce Saturate, and the Dog Handler Unit, worked alongside City of Hobart staff to monitor CCTV in real-time and provide an enhanced response capability,” he said.
“As a result of the operation, five arrests were made, two summonses issued, one person was referred to the drug diversion process, two will be dealt with under the Youth Justice Act and three people were issued infringement notices.”
“Offences included breaching a police family violence order, breach of a restraint order, stealing, breaching bail, possess a controlled drug or plant, possess thing used to administer a controlled drug, possess an open container of liquor, possess a dangerous article and possess ammunition when not the holder of a firearm licence.”
“These collaborative efforts are crucial in ensuring Hobart continues to be a safe and enjoyable place for everyone.”
“We encourage all community members to support this initiative by staying vigilant and reporting any incidents to police.”
Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds highlighted the importance of the City’s collaboration with Tasmania Police in promoting community safety, following similar successful operations in Wellington Court and at Salamanca.
“Our aim is to make Hobart’s CBD and surrounding areas safe, welcoming, and vibrant, supporting businesses and ensuring everyone enjoys the city,” Cr Reynolds said.
“With our partnership with Tasmania Police, we’re building a strong community and instilling confidence.
“This safety blitz is a proactive way to enhance Hobart’s atmosphere, and we’re committed to creating a harmonious public space.”
“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.”
Results:
A 32-year-old man was arrested and charged with breaching a Police Family Violence Order and breach of bail, he was detained for court.
A 15-year-old girl was arrested for breaching a restraint order and stealing, she has been released and summonsed.
A 14-year-old girl was arrested and charged with stealing; she was bailed to appear.
A 16-year-old girl was arrested and charged with stealing; she was bailed to appear.
A 56-year-old man was taken into custody for public intoxication, he will be released when sober.
A 24-year-old man will be summonsed for possess thing used for the administration of a controlled drug.
A 20-year-old man will be summonsed for possess ammunition when not the holder of a firearm licence and possess a controlled weapon, namely pepper spray.
A 37-year-old man has been referred to the drug diversion process after being found in possession of a controlled drug, namely LSD.
A 35-year-old man was issued a liquor infringement notice for possessing an open container of liquor in a public place.
A 23-year-old man was issued a liquor infringement notice for possessing an open container of liquor in a public place.
A 17-year-old girl will be dealt with under the Youth Justices Act for possess thing used for the administration of a controlled drug.
A 14-year-old girl will be dealt with under the Youth Justices Act after being found in possession of a controlled drug, namely cannabis.
17 formal directions to leave the CBD were also issued.
