On October 25 and 26, Sydney’s north-west became the focal point for a significant police operation, drawing officers from various regions to tackle pressing community issues. This high-profile initiative, aimed at enhancing public safety, saw the deployment of approximately 250 specialist officers working alongside standard frontline police.
The operation had a comprehensive agenda, focusing on high-risk domestic violence offenders, the unlawful sale and distribution of vape and tobacco products, illegal firearms, and weapons. Additionally, authorities addressed drug supply, pursued individuals with outstanding warrants, and monitored breaches of the child protection register. Officers were also active in conducting bail checks, ensuring compliance with domestic violence orders, and performing licensing checks.
The efforts of the police led to 95 arrests, which included 13 individuals sought on warrants and seven identified as high-risk domestic violence offenders. In total, these actions resulted in over 200 charges, along with the confiscation of 11 knives and other weapons.
Specialised teams were instrumental in targeting domestic violence offenders deemed particularly dangerous. As part of their thorough approach, officers conducted 88 bail checks, 104 domestic violence compliance checks, and 386 licensing enforcement checks.
High-risk domestic violence offenders were also targeted by specialised teams.
Officers carried 88 bail and 104 domestic violence compliance checks, and 386 licensing enforcement checks.
Police carried out 10 searches for weapons, in one case seizing some zombie knives, while more than 2100 knife scans were carried out.
PolAir and the dog unit police also helped prevent break-ins and disrupt the theft of cars for organised crime.
Police also targeted drug operations, seizing cannabis, methylamphetamine, heroin and steroids.
Officers also conducted child protection register home visits and compliance inspections, resulting in 35 fresh charges.
Across the operation, police issued 156 traffic infringement notices, conducted 1672 roadside breath tests and 37 roadside drug tests.
A joint operation with NSW Health into the illegal sale and supply of vape and tobacco products saw 1871 vapes, 145,878 illicit cigarettes and 11.6kg of loose-leaf tobacco seized.
