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ACT Policing Operation TORIC makes 12 arrests over long weekend

ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC lead to 12 arrests on Monday 3 October as part of a targeted day of action against people identified in breach of bail or subject to warrants.

A 28-year-old woman, and two men aged 24 and 27, were arrested at separate locations on Monday 3 October. During one of these arrests, a stolen white Ford van was recovered from Macgregor.

In a separate incident, a grey Hyundai Santa Fe stolen from Macgregor on Saturday 1 October was observed on Drakeford Drive, with three masked occupants on board, at about 1.15pm on Monday.  

The vehicle was then located in Conder a short time later. When a 23-year-old man and two 15-year-old boys approached the vehicle, police identified themselves and arrested the trio after a short pursuit on foot. 

Subsequent police checks revealed the man had been placed on a good behavior obligation for two counts of ride/drive a motor vehicle without consent on 19 September. 

During these arrests, a substance suspected of being methylamphetamine was located. A 49-year-old woman was arrested by Tuggeranong General Duties members after a search warrant was executed on a nearby residence. 

About 4.25pm yesterday, Operation TORIC members located a stolen red Ford Territory unattended in Canberra City, having received reports of suspicious behaviour involving the vehicle. 

A group of teenagers entered the vehicle about 5.10pm and police arrested them. The boys, aged 14, 15, and two aged 16 were charged with traffic, property, and drug offences, and one of the 16-year-olds was charged with breaching a good behaviour order. 

These 12 arrests on Monday, and the return of three stolen vehicles to their owners, came after Operation TORIC officers arrested a 42-year-old Bonython man on Saturday who was caught allegedly riding a motorcycle with stolen plates.

Officers intercepted the man after he reached speeds up to 60km/h in excess of the limit on the Monaro Highway, in heavy traffic, while it was raining. 

Police forcibly removed the man from the motorbike in Fyshwick and arrested him. He was charged with eight offences including driving while disqualified, drug driving, aggravated reckless driving, unlawful possession of stolen property, and breaching an Intensive Corrections Order. 

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