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Media update: Final Statistics for Operation Unite

The final statistics for Operation Unite - a combined policing operation conducted across Australia and New Zealand focusing on alcohol misuse, violence and anti-social behaviour.

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 subsequent impact on policing.

May 2011
Arrests/reports 1914
Assaults 186
Licensing breaches 528
Breathalyser offences 1052

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Notes to the Editor:

Operation Unite: A Blitz on Drunken Violence

On 13-14 May 2011, Australian and New Zealand police will stage an Australia and New Zealand Weekend of Action called Operation Unite: A Blitz on Drunken Violence.

Operation Unite demonstrates the united determination of police to challenge alcohol-related crime, violence and antisocial behaviour and the united resolve to achieve change.

Operation Unite is about cracking down on alcohol misuse and making people feel safer and more secure. Alcohol misuse is a major issue in both Australia and New Zealand and together we need to develop solutions.

To find out more information on Operation Unite please visit www.anzpaa.org.au

For alcohol misuse statistics please go to www.anzpaa.org.au

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