Police flood Sydney streets in Operation Fort crackdown on organised crime
NSW Police launched Operation Fort with more than 60 officers conducting raids across Sydney's south-west.
Police flooded Sydney's south-west with more than 60 officers conducting raids, vehicle stops and searches. This was part of Operation Fort.
The visible crackdown targeted organised crime fuelled by ongoing feuds in the region. In Strathfield, detectives found ammunition, drones and a police uniform.
They arrested a 34-year-old man. A Canterbury home had heroin and cocaine alongside seven mobile phones.
At Pleasure Point, officers seized cannabis, steroids, encrypted devices and $150,000 cash. Police laid 12 charges in one day.
They issued 54 infringements and made two drug detections. Police confirmed weekly operations will continue using visible presence and traditional methods to disrupt criminal activity.
- 60+
- Officers deployed
- 12
- Charges laid in one day
- $150,000
- Cash seized at Pleasure Point
- 54
- Infringements issued
Why it mattersThe operation shows police intent to tackle organised crime head-on with sustained, visible enforcement. This raises the cost of criminal activity in the region.
AustraliaSydney residents in the south-west will see increased police presence and enforcement targeting the gangs and drug networks affecting their neighbourhoods.
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