# Criminal activity and police operations in New South Wales > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-activity-and-police-operations-in-new-south-wales > Updated: 2026-09-01T20:48:31.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-01: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-south-wales-police-report-multiple-arrests-for-assault-threats-and-drug-offenses ### 2026-08-24: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-south-wales-police-arrest-suspects-in-pursuit-and-livestock-theft-cases --- Cite as: Criminal activity and police operations in New South Wales. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-activity-and-police-operations-in-new-south-wales