13 arrested in Wadeye crackdown after weeks of unrest
Police arrested 13 people at Wadeye. They were remanded in custody. This followed weeks of unrest involving fighting, weapon use and arson.
Thirteen people were arrested at Wadeye, 395km southwest of Darwin, following weeks of unrest. Ten men and three women, aged 19 to 45, were remanded in custody.
The ten men and three women were charged with more than 50 offences on Saturday. The charges include putting others at risk, rioting, arson, going armed in public and theft.
Police said incidents since early August involved fighting, weapon use, deliberately lit fires, property damage and dangerous driving. Police warned those responsible should expect further police action.
More arrests are expected.
- 13 (10 men, 3 women, aged 19-45)
- People arrested
- More than 50 offences
- Total charges
- Wadeye, 395km southwest of Darwin
- Location
- Incidents since early August
- Timeline
Why it mattersThe crackdown shows a police commitment to ending a cycle of violence and property damage. This cycle has affected the entire community.
AustraliaThe unrest and police response directly affect residents of Wadeye and highlight ongoing challenges in remote Australian communities.
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