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2 clusters · 7 sources · 9 days · First seen · Last updated

Criminal activity and police operations in New South Wales

Overview

Police operations in New South Wales have resulted in various arrests involving drug offenses, violent crimes, and theft.

In late August, authorities conducted high-profile operations including a high-speed pursuit in Wellington that led to the seizure of methylamphetamine and the arrest of a 32-year-old man. Additionally, Strike Force Vesta investigators identified a suspect in a livestock theft case involving rangeland goats near Bourke.

By early September, reports indicated further criminal activity across the state. This included the arrest of a man in Berridale for making online threats against a federal parliamentarian, and the charging of three men in Leeton following an assault that caused serious head injuries. Police also conducted roadside operations in Griffith, leading to arrests for drug possession, intimidating officers, and driving while disqualified.

Entities

Bourke · Coolabah · Strike Force Vesta · Australian Federal Police · Leeton

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    New South Wales police report multiple arrests for assault, threats, and drug offenses

    Police in New South Wales have arrested several individuals following an online threat against a federal MP, a serious assault in Leeton, and various drug and driving offenses in Griffith.

  2. 18 days ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    New South Wales police arrest suspects in pursuit and livestock theft cases

    Police in New South Wales arrested a man following a high-speed pursuit in Wellington and cracked a livestock theft case involving stolen goats near Bourke through Strike Force Vesta.

Sources

aboutregional.com.au · blayneychronicle.com.au · centralwesterndaily.com.au · equusinternational.com · region.com.au · regionriverina.com.au · westernadvocate.com.au