Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Saturate tackling repeat offenders
A specialist police taskforce created to nab repeat offenders has seen 73 people charged in a 25-day period with a whopping 342 offences. VIDEO
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A specialist police taskforce created to nab repeat offenders has seen 73 people charged in a 25-day period with a whopping 342 offences.
Tasmania Police’s Taskforce Saturate was launched with “one clear objective to deal with as many repeat offenders as possible,” Southern District Acting Commander John Toohey said.
The taskforce was bolstered at the start of September with four additional officers.
“In just 25 days, Taskforce Saturate has charged 73 people, with 342 charges being laid against these repeat offenders,” he said.
“The resulting charges include aggravated assault, robbery, aggravated burglary, assault, breach of bail, firearm offences, drug offences, family violence offences, dangerous driving, evade police, disqualified driving and disorderly behaviour.”
Acting Commander Toohey said the taskforce’s results were “impressive”.
“Tasmania Police will continue to prioritise the safety and security of our community, targeting these repeat offenders, and when lawful, put them before the court,” he said.
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