Police raid wrong NDIS home, point weapons at residents with disabilities
WA Police entered an NDIS-supported home with tactical officers. They pointed guns at residents and held staff on the ground. It turned out to be the wrong address.
Eight police officers, including two from the Tactical Response Group, smashed down the front door. It was an NDIS home in Belmont on Thursday afternoon.
Three residents with disabilities and two support workers were inside. Officers pointed guns at the support workers and held them on the ground.
Police searched every room even though clear signs showed it was a disability home. Behaviour support plans and medication charts were visible on the walls.
Police later found the actual target was the next property, where they found drugs. The NDIS residents were not held but had guns pointed at them.
Their only two carers lay detained on the floor.
- 8
- Police officers involved
- 2
- Tactical Response Group officers
- 3
- Women with disabilities inside
- 2
- Support workers present
Why it mattersThe incident shows gaps in police rules for finding protected spaces. It raises urgent safety concerns for people at risk during police operations.
AustraliaNDIS-supported homes in Australia lack clear legal protection during police raids, leaving disabled residents and carers vulnerable to physical and psychological harm.
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