Police Transport Command officers arrested 17 people and moved on more than 140 during the first weekend of an intelligence-driven operation on public transport. Operation Rolling Shield ¬¬- which ran between 3pm and 6am on Friday (27 June) and Saturday (28 June) nights - saw officers maintain a highly-visible presence, boarding buses, trains and ferries; and targeting crime hotspots. In total, police inspected more than 500 buses and trains, resulting in 17 people being arrested; 143 individuals moved on; and 118 searched. Officers also issued 313 infringement notices for a variety of transport offences. Police Transport Commander, Assistant Commissioner Max Mitchell, said the operation’s first weekend results were pleasing. “These results highlight our commitment to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour on public transport. “By targeting the right areas, identified through intelligence, the community can rest assured we are out there and committed to making public transport safer,” Assistant Commissioner Mitchell said. Operation Rolling Shield will continue again this weekend, helping to ensure a safe environment for all public transport users. Of note: On Friday (27 June 2014), a 28-year-old man was arrested at Campbelltown Railway Station for an alleged indecent assault upon a female on a train approaching Leumeah. He was charged with indecent assault and conditionally bailed to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on Monday 21 July 2014. On Sunday (29 June 2014), a 35-year-old man was arrested at Hornsby Railway Station for allegedly behaving in an offensive manner and resisting police. He was granted bail and is due to appear in North Sydney Local Court on 23 July 2014.
Posted on: Tue, 01 Jul 2014 04:09:44 +0000
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