'There is no escaping': Police target DV offenders in cross-border blitz
ACT and New South Wales police use cross-border operations to put domestic and family violence offenders "on notice", with 15 arrests made in the territory and hundreds more across the state.
Police across the border in both the ACT and New South Wales are cracking down on domestic and family violence offenders through coordinated operations. Fifteen men were apprehended in the ACT, while over 700 arrests were made in New South Wales for offenses related to domestic violence.
The joint effort, known as Operation Shepherd in the ACT and Operation Amarok in New South Wales, targeted these offenders over a period of five days. Detective Superintendent Kylie Lawson from ACT Policing explained that three individuals wanted by New South Wales Police were discovered residing in Canberra, with one man from New South Wales being extradited to the territory.
During these operations, police seized firearms, ammunition, and drugs. A 51-year-old man arrested in New South Wales was also issued with a family violence order. Additionally, five men received summonses to appear before the ACT Magistrates Court for family violence-related offenses or violations of protective orders.
To strengthen their response, police have updated offenders' vehicle registration details, enabling authorities to identify individuals who may not comply with court orders or conditions. ACT Police Minister Marisa Paterson emphasized that this operation sends a clear message to perpetrators that they cannot escape the law by crossing borders. The government is also working on strengthening domestic and family violence laws, including the potential introduction of coercive control as a standalone offense in the ACT.
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