Taskforce Guardian's recent deployment to the Moreton District has resulted in 9 people being arrested on 40 charges, including 8 young people, during the 11-day operation.
Between 4 December and 15 December, police and youth justice workers from Taskforce Guardian joined Moreton police in an operation targeting recidivist youth offenders.
Since Taskforce Guardian launched in May, 611 people have been arrested on a total of 1924 charges, including 601 young people on a total of 1898 charges and 257 diversions.
Taskforce Guardian comprises of dedicated police and expert Youth Justice workers, who work alongside local police to disrupt, investigate and prevent youth offending and enhance community safety.
Taskforce Guardian also works with key support services and local resources to engage at-risk youth with relevant programs, focusing on health, education, disability services and First Nations initiatives.
Detective Inspector Phillip Hurst said Taskforce Guardian's deployment helped reinforce the local police response to youth offending.
"With the support and expertise of Taskforce Guardian, we've been able to target those serious repeat offenders and engage with a number of young people starting to head down the wrong path," Detective Inspector Hurst said.
"Having a surge taskforce to assist Moreton Police with patrols, bail checks and engagement and diversion activities has aided in enhancing community safety.
"Our priority will always be keeping our local community safe, and we remain dedicated to ensuring a high-visibility police presence to help address youth offending."
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