Seven licensing breaches were detected during inspections across Orange as part of a high-visibility operation targeting alcohol-related crime and Covid-safety compliance.
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Operation Pariac is a high-visibility operation regularly conducted by general duties and specialist licensing police in the Northern, Southern and Western regions, targeting alcohol-related crime, anti-social behaviour, public order incidents and assaults.
In 2020, the operation was broadened to include compliance around current Public Health Orders.
On Friday, December 11 and Saturday, December 12, officers across Orange and regional NSW as whole conducted inspections to ensure venues and patrons were aware of their responsibilities to maintain a Covid-safe environment as restrictions continue to ease.
During the operation in Orange, five people were arrested and two were charged for offences including high, mid and low range drink driving and driving while disqualified. Across Friday and Saturday nights, around 40 business inspection were conducted with seven breaches identified
Operation Pariac Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell, said he is pleased that the majority of venues understand and are complying with all the required COVID procedures and Public Health Orders.
"As more people travel throughout the state, we must stay aware of COVID-19 and continue to practice good hygiene and social distancing," Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.
"It's great to see so many publicans and licensees following all the relevant Public Health Order regulations whilst maintaining a safe and vibrant venue for patrons over the festive season.
"Licensing police will be following up with those venues who are not abiding by the Liquor and Gaming Act to ensure summer in the regions is safe and enjoyable for all," Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said.
Across the entire western region, there were also 613 RBTs conducted with a total of 16 drink driving offences.
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Riley Krause
I am a senior journalist for the Central Western Daily. A jack of all trades, I cover everything from sport, to human interest stories and crime. Drop me an email at riley.krause@austcommunitymedia.com.au
I am a senior journalist for the Central Western Daily. A jack of all trades, I cover everything from sport, to human interest stories and crime. Drop me an email at riley.krause@austcommunitymedia.com.au
