Taskforce Raven members have arrested three offenders and charged them with nearly 300 individual offences during a recent series of searches across the Northern District.
The targeted searches - conducted between 22 January 2026 and 30 January 2026 also resulted in the recovery of thousands of dollars worth of stolen property, quantities of illicit substances and two tasers.
Of note, a 38-year-old Newstead man was charged with 129 family violence-related offences.
The charges were as follows:
38-year-old Newstead man:
- Breach of Interim Family Violence Order × 97
- Breach of Family Violence Order × 29
- Breach of bail × 3
- Drive while unlicensed × 46
- Possess a controlled drug × 1
23-year-old Norwood man:
- Drive while disqualified × 37
- Reckless driving × 1
- Fail to wear approved motorcycle helmet × 1
31-year-old Ravenswood man:
- Drive while disqualified × 20
- Breach of police bail × 20
- Unregistered × 20
- Uninsured × 20
- Possess controlled drug × 4
- Possess thing × 1
- Possess a firearm to which a firearms licence may not be issued × 1
- Unlawful possession × 1
The three men were each detained to appear in court.
The latest charges come as Taskforce Raven marks one year of operation in the North.
Raven has cleared a total of 463 offence reports through its work focusing on recidivist offenders and youth crime since February 3, 2025.
Members have arrested 199 offenders and summonsed 147 to court in relation to 1843 individual charges.
Commander Marco Ghedini said since it was established, Raven had focused on recidivist offenders, resulting in a significant number of arrests, and prosecutions.
"Tasmania has some of the lowest crime rates in the country, and is a very safe place to live, but we know there are a small number of people who do the wrong thing in our communities," Commander Ghedini said.
"We use a range of measures to crack down on those who choose to commit crime, including taskforce activities, regular patrols, and intervention strategies.
"Taskforce Raven will continue to focus on recidivist and youth crime across Northern Tasmania. I personally thank not only the hardworking members of the taskforce, but all members across the Northern District who have worked collaboratively to keep our community safe."
"When the taskforce commenced, we were clear about its intent and focus and have been very deliberate in highlighting the results achieved to date. The community can be re-assured that we will continue our strong focus across the Northern District," Commander Ghedini said.
"We continue to encourage anyone with information that may assist Taskforce Raven to contact police."
Anyone with information can contact the taskforce on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au
