Devonport Cup Update of Police Operations

Police were present in large numbers to help ensure a safe and successful 2015 Devonport Cup at Tapeta Park yesterday.

Police worked closely with private security throughout the afternoon to ensure public safety at the event, including when they were travelling to and from the venue.

The results of the police operation were:

Random Breath Tests Conducted:       1866

Drink Drivers Detected:                             1

Drug Drivers Detected:                               1

Liquor Infringement Notices Issued:     13

Possess Liquor – Underage person:        3

Supply Liquor to Underage Person:        1

Arrested Persons:                                         2

Direction to leave premises:                      5

Inspector Shane LeFevre said:

“Police were generally very pleased with the relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere at the Cup.

“It is unfortunate that a handful of people were unable to control their behaviour and were arrested or directed to leave the venue.”

During one arrest a police officer sustained a suspected fractured ankle and is currently in a stable condition at the North-Western Regional Hospital.  It is expected that he will be operated upon later today and will be unavailable for duty for some weeks.

“Following the Cup a large number of patrons attended licensed premises in the Devonport CBD,” Inspector LeFevre added.

“While most were generally well behaved, there were two arrests for public order offences in the early hours of today.”