A Hunter Valley man wanted on an outstanding warrant for 15 domestic violence-related offences was one of 752 people charged during a recent statewide crusade.
Operation Amarok XII, which took place from Wednesday 12 November to Saturday 15 November, is an intelligence-led, offender-focussed campaign.
Across the four days, police laid 1,629 charges and conducted 1,464 bail and 13,369 apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) compliance checks with a total of 395 breaches identified.
Officers conducted 120 firearms prohibition order (FPO) searches, too, with 87 firearms and 30 weapons seized.
One significant local arrest occurred about 11.40am on Wednesday 12 November.
The Hunter Domestic Violence High Risk Offender Team (DVHROT) – assisted by Northern Region OSG – attended a home in Cessnock.
During a search of the property, they found a 52-year-old man in a vehicle.
When he refused to exit, police forced entry and arrested him.
They also seized methamphetamine, two counterfeit $50 notes and a driver’s licence in the name of another person.
He was taken to Cessnock Police Station, where the warrant was executed, and appeared before Bail Division Court 2 on Thursday 13 November.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the 12th iteration of Operation Amarok was yet another reminder that police were relentless in their mission to confront the state’s most dangerous domestic violence perpetrators head-on.
“It sends a powerful message to every victim-survivor that you are not alone… and police are working every day to protect you,” she stated.
“Through Amarok, and with the support of the Australian-first Domestic and Family Violence Command, we’re able to track the most dangerous offenders with extraordinary precision.
“This work is complex, however it saves lives.
“With more than 150,000 calls for help every single year, police understand the urgency and the heartbreak of this crisis.
“Their commitment is unwavering, and they will continue to do everything in their power to keep victims safe.”
Domestic and Family Violence Corporate Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Peter McKenna said police remained unwavering in their commitment to protecting victims and holding offenders accountable.
“We’ll continue to pursue and arrest the most serious domestic violence offenders and put them before the court,” he added.
“Domestic and family violence is unacceptable… and it has no place in our communities.
“We urge anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic and family violence to come forward.
“Police will listen, investigate and take action.”
- Information about the NSW Police Force response to domestic and family violence can be found online: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/crime/domestic_and_family_violence
- Victims of domestic and family violence can find information about support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or visiting: https://www.1800respect.org.au
- Reports of domestic and family-related crime or abuse can be made by contacting or attending your local police station. In an emergency, contact Triple Zero (000)
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