Glenorchy Police dealt with a number of people during a high visibility operation in the northern suburbs yesterday aimed at detecting and deterring anti-social behaviour.

“The northern suburbs community would have seen a large police presence in the Glenorchy, Moonah and Claremont CBDs yesterday afternoon as police conducted a high visibility operation targeted at detecting and deterring anti-social behaviour,” said Acting Inspector Jason Klug of Glenorchy Police.

“Police from Operations Saturate, Glenorchy Station and the Dog Handler’s Unit, patrolled from 2-7pm and dealt with a number of people.”

In the operation:

• 4x people were arrested.
• 2x people were issued summonses.
• 1x infringement notice was issued.
• 2x youth diversions was issued.
• 7x people were issued a formal direction to leave the area.
• 12x drug detections were made.
• 3x cautions were issued for alcohol offences.

“Glenorchy Police are committed to making public spaces safer and protecting the community and local businesses from anti-social behaviour and crime.”

“Everyone has the right to feel safe in our public spaces, at work, and at home.”

“If you witness anti-social or illegal behaviours you can help police by reporting promptly to allow us to investigate and bring those responsible to account.”

Anti-social behaviour and crime can be reported to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.