Operation SWIPE Targets 74 Offenders In Glenorchy

Tasmania Police’s Operation SWIPE taskforce has been working hard in the lead up to Christmas, targeting shoplifting and anti-social offending across the Glenorchy municipality.

So far in December, a total of 74 people have been proceeded against with 453 charges.

This included:

• 37 people have been arrested

• Of those arrests, 18 were detained for court

• 36 people were summonsed

• 1 was issued a Youth Caution Action Notice

• 38 youths were charged with 280 offences.

• Of these youths, 8 were detained for court.

Inspector Jason Klug said that Tasmania Police would continue to work closely with the community to reduce offending.

“These patrols are about sending a message to the small percentage of people in our community who choose to do the wrong thing – illegal activities and anti-social behaviours will not be tolerated by police.”

If you believe you have witnessed any shoplifting or anti-social behaviour in or around our community spaces, please contact Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.

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