The NSW Police have concluded a major sting targeting the state's most dangerous domestic violence offenders NSW's police minister says the number of charges resulting from the operation shows that domestic violence 'is an epidemic'.
During the operation, which ended on Saturday, police engaged with high-risk domestic violence offenders on 1,169 occasions.Some will also face charges relating to prohibited firearm and weapon possession, drug possession and supply.
Some 139 were amongst NSW's most dangerous offenders and 103 had outstanding warrants for violent offences.Some of those charged also face other serious offences including prohibited firearm and weapon possession, drug possession and supply. Each year, NSW Police receive more than 139,000 calls for assistance and deal with more than 33,000 domestic-related assaults.
Officers also conducted 116 Firearms Prohibition Orders searches at properties linked to those who are subject to such orders."These figures show this is an epidemic," Police Minister Yasmin Catley said on Sunday.
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