Operation Unite December 2012
The final statistics for Operation Unite - a co-ordinated policing operation conducted across Australia and New Zealand
focusing on alcohol misuse, violence and anti-social behavior are set out below.
The intention of the Operation is to draw attention to the broader implications associated with alcohol misuse in public
locations, including crime and anti-social behaviour, health and injury problems and the overall impact on policing.
Reported...December 2012...December 2011
Arrests/reports ... 2485... 2228
Assaults... 347... 231
Licensing breaches... 1906... 578
Breathalyser Offences... 912... 987
Notes to the Editor:
Operation Unite started on Friday 7 December 2012 and ended Sunday 9 December 2012. It involved overt and covert
licensing operations, random breath testing, mounted police, dog squad and additional police patrols.
Operation Unite: A Blitz on Drunken Violence
On 7-9 December 2012 Australian and New Zealand police staged an Australia and New Zealand Weekend of Action called
Operation Unite: A Blitz on Drunken Violence. Alcohol misuse is a major issue in both Australia and New Zealand and
together we need to develop solutions. Operation Unite demonstrates the determination of police to challenge
alcohol-related crime, violence and antisocial behaviour and bring about change in attitudes to drinking. Operation
Unite is about cracking down on alcohol misuse and making people feel safer and more secure.
To find out more information and related statistics on Operation Unite please visit www.anzpaa.org.au.