Alice Springs police have arrested several people in relation to a number of unlawful entries that have occurred over the past two weeks.

Members from the Property Crime Reduction Unit and the Regional Investigations Division assisted General Duties in mounting an operation targeting unlawfully entry offender's throughout the Alice Springs area.

Officers arrested 18 people aged between 11 and 26 years, with 43 charges laid and six youths referred to the Youth Diversion program.

Sergeant Jason Guy of the Property Crime Reduction Unit said the operation has been successful.

"Members from several units have come together to make these arrests, proving to youths and anyone else that wishes to break the law, that it will not be tolerated.

"Police will continue to target property crime offenders and bring them to justice" he said.


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