Police carried out 42 Firearms Prohibition Orders (FPO) searches and charged 11 people as part of the high-visibility operation between April 7-13.
They also allegedly seized more than $400,000 cash, vehicles, weapons, jewellery, electronic devices and prohibited drugs with a combined estimated potential street value of more than $200,000.
Those charged included a 36-year-old man who was allegedly detected driving at 110km/h in a 70km/h zone ion April 12 at 1am. The vehicle was seized for forensic examination and the man issued with two penalty infringement notices for driving offences and charged with three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts of common assault, intentionally choke person without consent, stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm.
A 29-year-old man arrested early last Thursday morning at a Greenacre home where police allegedly located prescription medication, cocaine, cannabis, mobile phones and nearly $130,000 cash, was charged with supply prohibited drug (indictable quantity).
Raptor Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Jason Weinstein said the multi-pronged attack utilising partner agencies and police resources was aimed at suppressing criminal behaviour and utilising resources from across the region, as well as specialist resources.
“The Week of Action has been an outstanding success, with police seizing more than $400,000 cash, weapons, cars and drugs,” he said.
“While no firearms were seized, that is a good indication that these targets don’t readily have access to such weapons.
“Raptor Squad will continue to use its full arsenal of capabilities and take every opportunity to bring criminal gangs to justice to ensure the safety of the community.”
