NSW Police forced to reopen investigation into Sydney gay club drug raids
Club-goers were allegedly pushed against walls and forced to strip in public as police led sniffer dogs through venues on and near Oxford Street on June 13, in the middle of Pride Month.
NSW Police have been compelled to reopen an investigation into drug dog raids conducted at Sydney LGBTQIA+ venues during Pride Month. The decision follows complaints from Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore and MP Alex Greenwich, who alleged that officers had pushed patrons against walls and forced them to strip in public. An initial internal police review had found no evidence of misconduct or policy breaches.
However, the police watchdog, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC), has overruled the police assessment, citing "serious concerns" raised by the community. The LECC has directed the NSW Police Force to conduct a full investigation, despite police stating that the operation was conducted in accordance with policies and procedures.
The raids targeted multiple venues on Oxford Street, resulting in 93 people being searched, 42 drug detections, and one person charged with supply.
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