

“This job has really been like pulling at a thread, as more and more evidence of criminal activity came to light. “All these arrests have come about after we investigated one criminal act reported by one person a few weeks ago,” Detective Acting Inspector Norman said. Investigations surrounding some of the seized items are continuing and police expect to lay charges against more offenders.ĭetective Acting Inspector Sam Norman from ACT Policing’s Proactive Intervention and Diversion Team said the success of Operation Kilcoy showed the value of members of the public supplying information to police. Two people were arrested and granted bail a 15-year-old Belconnen area girl who was the subject of a first-instant warrant, and a 34-year-old Chisholm woman for breach of bail.Ī 41-year-old Turner woman was also arrested, and is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court on Thursday () charged with trafficking in a controlled substance other than cannabis, two counts of possession a prohibited weapon, and dealing with the suspected proceeds of indictable crime.ĭuring the investigation and the execution of the warrants, ACT Policing was supported by numerous external agencies including NSW Police, ACT Domestic Animal Services, and the RSPCA. 3 vials of a substance suspected of being GHB.6 tablet computers suspected of being stolen.12 duffle bags full of power tools suspected to be stolen.


On 14 April, police intercepted a vehicle in Dickson, and executed a search warrant. Operation Kilcoy was established to investigate numerous leads arising after a man’s arrest on 2 March 2023.

A targeted operation by ACT Policing has resulted in seven arrests, and significant property seizures, with firearms and other weapons, drugs, vehicles, and cash discovered during search warrants.
