15 arrested in Hunter transport crackdown
NSW Police arrested 15 people and laid 23 charges during a crackdown on Hunter and Central Coast transport networks.
NSW Police launched Operation Disrupt to target crime on public transport and in nearby shopping areas. In the 24 hours to 2am Saturday, officers arrested 15 people and laid 23 charges.
Officers carried out 26 personal searches, 15 bail checks and scanned 110 people for knives. Two knives were detected and 39 rail infringements were issued.
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the results showed proactive policing. New state knife laws will strengthen enforcement, she said.
The crackdowns will continue.
- 15 arrested, 23 charges laid
- Arrests and charges
- Newcastle, Tuggerah Lakes, Wyong, Gosford
- Locations
- 24 hours to 2am Saturday, October 17
- Timeframe
Why it mattersIt shows NSW police are actively enforcing knife laws and targeting transport crime across regional areas using new scanning technology.
AustraliaCommuters on Hunter and Central Coast transport networks now face increased police presence and knife scanning on trains and buses.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 56 min ago
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