WINNIPEG – Winnipeg police launched a pilot project last weekend, using crime statistics to target specific areas like bars, streets and bridges typically used by criminals.
Multiple units and divisions spent two days focused on drug activities, outstanding arrest warrants, liquor violations, and high visibility traffic enforcement.
“People that are involved in the criminal element typically aren’t going to be following the rules when it comes to driving either,” said Inspector Jim Poole.
Officers stopped 134 vehicles, issued 28 offence notices, towed 7 cars and made 4 criminal code arrests.
34 licensed bars and hotels were visited within the 48 hours, but police said they are targeting areas which have had issues in the past.
Police found offences ranging from consuming liquor in a public place to serving alcohol to a minor.
Acting Inspector Kelly Dennison said the project is about being proactive and not just reactive.
“We not just here to simply respond to calls for service, although that is our primary mandate. We’re going to get out there and proactively try to stop some of this crime before it happens,” said Dennison.
34 people were arrested on outstanding warrants along with 7 drug related arrests.
Police said they are happy with the results but are warning criminals this is just the beginning.
More blitzes are planned in the coming months.
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