Strike Force Trident has made several arrests and conducted numerous investigations in the last 3 days across the Greater Darwin region, with help from General Duties, the Dog Operations Unit, NTPF Mounted Unit and the Serious Crime Squad. These responses resulted in Youth Diversion for 3 youths and the arrest of 10 youths and 5 adults including:-
Three youths, aged 13, 14 and 16 were arrested in Casuarina and Coconut Grove in relation to burglary, stolen motor vehicle and breach bail offences that occurred in the Darwin CBD and Malak.
Four youths aged 12, 14, 14 and 15 were arrested in Winnellie following an aggravated robbery in Casuarina where a victim was allegedly threatened with a weapon before his car was stolen.
Three youths aged 12, 13 and 13 were arrested for breach bail in Palmerston CBD by Trident and the Mounted unit as part of Operation Ventura.
A 28-year-old male and 48-year-old male were arrested for a robbery in Karama overnight. Serious Crime Detectives have continued this investigation with charges expected later today.
A 31-year-old male was arrested in the Darwin CBD for breach of bail, a 40-year-old male was arrested in Woodroffe for breach DVO and traffic offences and a 33-year-old female was arrested for breach bail in Coconut Grove.
Trident Detectives also investigated an arson report at a Palmerston School which has resulted in three 14-year-old youths being referred to Youth Diversion for damaging property.
Six unlawful entries were recorded in the Greater Darwin Region over the weekend which are all being investigated.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Chris Humphries said Strike Force Trident would continue to proactively target recidivist offenders, with more arrests expected this week.
"Strike Force Trident works incredibly hard in conjunction with all other NT Police units, to ensure quick responses to property and violent crimes, with the aim of resolving these incidents as quickly as possible".
"We urge members of the Greater Darwin community to stay vigilant and lock their homes and vehicles as offenders are opportunistic and will take advantage of anything that is left unsecured."
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.
