Police have been highly visible throughout the community during the early parts of December with dedicated patrols aimed at keeping the people of Alice Springs safe.

Superintendent Michael Murphy says that Operation Thresher is a local initiative supported by local staff.

“We all live within the community and are dedicated to reducing crime and providing excellent service delivery. Thresher will remain in place until the end of January and will continue to address anti-social behaviour, property crime and personal violence.”

So far Operation Thresher has seen forty five arrests, sixty two infringement notices issued for traffic and other offences, four defect notices on unsafe vehicles, thirteen banning notices issued, three hundred and eight litres of alcohol destroyed and two hundred and four people placed in protective custody.

Search Warrants have uncovered four hundred and eighty grams of cannabis and one unregistered firearm.

Superintendent Murphy said youth issues and tackling substance abuse are also long term objectives.

”The information and results gained from this operation will help us form strategies into the future.  We want to see a combined effort from many different agencies and all concerned parties to build a stronger and safer community.”

“I would also like to thank the members of the public who have assisted Police during this operation.  You are our eyes and our ears and your help in making Alice Springs a better place for us all is much appreciated.  Please keep up the good work.”

“I also thank the members of Operation Shiloh, it has been a great initiative and has bolstered the efforts of Thresher and that is demonstrated by the results.”  Superintendent Murphy added.