The Northern Territory Police Property Crime Taskforce, Strike Force Trident, continues to relentlessly target recidivist offenders in the Greater Darwin Region.  

Trident Detectives in conjunction with General Duties officers, have attended and investigated a recent surge of incidents in the last four days and have made multiple arrests as a result including:

• The arrest of 9 offenders for stolen property and stolen motor vehicle-based offending; 
• The arrest of 11 offenders for serious violence offending; and 
• The arrest of 5 offenders for breach bail or other order breaches.

A number of stolen property items were also located and recovered, including vehicles, cash register tills, bikes, personal belongings, and a stolen trailer containing $50,000 dollars’ worth of speakers.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Christopher Humphries said investigations are ongoing into a number of the incidents and more arrests will be occurring.

“Strike Force Trident continues to proactively target property and violence offenders and urges residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to police,” he said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can also be made through Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at Crime Stoppers NT.