Northern Territory Police are continuing to support Operation Drina which commenced in November 2022 with the aim to reduce anti-social behaviour and associated crimes in Alice Springs.

Commander Matt Hollamby said during the past six weeks Operation Drina has made a positive impact through high visibility police patrols and proactive engagement with the Alice Springs community.

“Operation Drina has enabled a targeted approach to crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD which includes working closely with other government stakeholders and police operational units such as Strike Force Viper and the Dog Operations Unit.”

To date, a total of 1386 litres of liquor has been seized and destroyed, 168 persons have been apprehended for protective custody, 237 arrests were made, 97 notice to appear were issued, while 278 traffic infringement notices and 101 summary infringement notices were issued.  A further 54 banning notices from the Alice Springs Liquor Act declared area.

The success of Operation Drina includes a reduction in anti-social behaviour and associated crime during a period in which police historically see a rise in these offences said Mr Hollamby.

Background:

Operation Drina was announced by NT Police Commissioner Jamie Chalker APM on 23 November 2022 following growing concerns that anti-social behaviour in Alice Springs was putting lives at risk.