M.O.T. and police blend ‘a success’
A combined Ministry of Transport and police operation in Christchurch for eight hours on Friday night netted a big haul of offenders. City authorities say it was so secret many officers knew nothing and because of its success more were planned. The blitz involved 90 traffic officers and police using 45 cars, and was believed to be the biggest in the city for 10 years. Traffic officers and police teamed up in pairs and tackled burglary and driving offences during the night.
The blitz hauled in three alcohol-related arrests, 31 police offences and 74 traffic charges, as well as one assault, a minor incident involving a traffic officer. It has been heralded
as a big success and authorities will be debriefed today on the Friday night effort. The main targets were burglary and carrelated offences including conversion, as well as alcohol-related crimes. The blitz also resulted in 78 breath tests, as well as 10 blood tests.
The bulk of the police charges related to stolen property, and some minor burglaries were also thwarted.
A Ministry of Transport spokesman said the combination of police and Ministry had been used in New Zealand but Friday was a first for Christchurch. Traffic Officer Stephen Keys said the morale on both sides had been high and they had worked together well.
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