Summer crackdown starts

Brisbane Water police can be expected to be seen more frequently on the Peninsula with the launch of a summer crackdown on alcohol-related crime and violence.

Operation Saber began on Sunday, October 13, and will run until April next year.

It is a high visibility proactive police operation that has been specifically designed to improve community safety.

The operation will focus on bail compliance, high visibility policing, warrant enforcement, high risk offender targeting, alcohol related crime and anti-social behaviour, licensed premises compliance and street level drug offences.

Brisbane Water Local Area Commander Superintendent Danny Sullivan said the campaign had been developed to disrupt criminal activity within the area and reduce alcohol related violence and anti-social behaviour.

"During the warmer months of the year, we see a spike in issues such as out of control parties, large anti-social gatherings of youth and serious offences including alcohol and drug abuse.

"Operation Saber will see additional police rostered to combat these issues with high visibility policing with intelligence-based deployment.

"The campaign will ensure the community can enjoy our vibrant coastal culture free from alcohol related violence and anti-social behaviour."

Media release, 15 Oct 2013

NSW Police