In South Australia, a total of 166 officers were deployed state wide.   

It was a relatively quiet night with mild weather reducing the number of people in the Adelaide CBD. 

There were no assaults reported during the night.

The state wide statistics for night two are as follows:

·         Arrests                                                                       24                                           

·         Reports                                                                      21

·         Expiations                                                                  37

·         Evictions                                                                     05

·         Barring Orders                                                            15

·         Street Diversions                                                        10

·         Defects                                                                       34

·         RBT                                                                             1244 resulting in 23 offences        

·         Drug tests                                                                  156 resulting in 2 positive returns

·         Immediate loss of licence                                           14                                          

·         Vehicle impounds                                                       15

·         Licensing breaches                                                    06

The highest breath analysis reading was 0.198, nearly four times the legal limit.  

Assistant Commissioner Killmier said, “Police were pleased with the overall behaviour of the majority of people and saw positive examples of people taking care of their friends, ensuring their safety “.

For more information on Operation Unite and alcohol abuse statistics and research, please visit www.anzpaa.org.au