Three men were arrested and charged while investigations were ongoing with further warrants and charges expected for other connected people.
With the help of a Dunedin police, a search in the Balclutha area was executed and a 43-year-old man was now facing district court charges in relation to supplying cannabis.
An ongoing investigation of a serious assault at a Milton bar led to the arrest of a 43-year-old local man.
Police also attended a serious assault in Kaihiku over the weekend of July 12-13.
A 35-year-old Dunedin male was located after several days, arrested and charged with causing grievous bodily harm to another male and has been remanded in custody to reappear in court.
No weapons were involved and it was believed both men knew each other.
Officers recently dealt with two youths after a break-in at South Otago High School, police located the offenders near the scene.
Neither were students of the school, one has been charged with burglary and both have been referred to to youth aid.
A recent traffic operation in Balclutha’s Essex St clocked 11 notices in a single hour for seatbelt, cellphone and speed infringements.
Three commercial drivers and two tourists received tickets, one man was arrested for breaching bail and appeared in court the following morning.
"We want to remind people of the importance of wearing your seatbelt and paying attention while you’re driving and obeying the speed limits," Balclutha police prevention Sergeant Tim Coudret said.
"Be aware what speed zone you’re entering, slow down before speed reduction signs and don’t speed up before leaving one.
"We’ve stopped a number of vehicles in the early hours not driving to the conditions.
"The frosts are setting in so please ensure your vehicle is fit for purpose."
Police had noticed an uptick in parked vehicles facing the wrong way and had been "knocking on doors, giving people some advice around parking appropriately", Sgt Coudret said.
Over the last month, five drink drivers have been caught as result of random tests and checkpoints.
Sgt Coudret advised having plans to get home safely using courtesy coaches supplied by responsible bars.
"Finally, we have had complaints from bus drivers and parents about vehicles passing school buses ... The speed to pass a stationary school bus is 20kmh.
"Police will be out enforcing this, infringements can be issued but it’s plainly about avoiding the consequences of a lack of care for safety and unpredictability, especially with small children."
