Twenty people were arrested during a three-day police blitz in Footscray’s CBD.
Operation Delta was run by the Westgate Alliance Taskforce and Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit from May 10 – 12.
Police said the weekend operation involved detectives patrolling popular community locations across Maribyrnong to deter and detect anti-social behaviour.
This included local shopping strips, parks, licensed premises and shopping centres.
During patrols of Nicholson Street in Footscray, detectives arrested seven people wanted on 23 outstanding warrants.
This included a man and woman aged 29 and 36, who were arrested for an aggravated burglary in Footscray on April 29.
Police said 34 people were spoken to over the weekend and 13 further people were arrested for a range of offences including robbery and theft.
One arrest followed an alleged stabbing on Buckley Street, Seddon, on Friday.
Detectives arrested a 19-year-old Flemington man shortly after and later charged him with intentionally causing injury.
Maribyrnong crime investigation unit Detective Senior Sergeant Megan O’Sullivan said, “We’re focused on keeping Footscray’s CBD safe for everyone who works, visits or lives there.
“That’s why we’re continuing to run targeted operations like Delta to prevent anti-social and keep offenders accountable.
“Shopping centres including Highpoint will also remain a priority.”
