Almost 1000 arrests in domestic violence blitz

The four-day blitz targeting people with a history of domestic violence led to nearly 1000 arrests. Photo: NSW Police
A man accused of repeatedly stabbing a woman is one of almost 1000 people arrested in a four-day blitz targeting people with a history of domestic violence.
Between Wednesday and Saturday, NSW Police arrested 993 people and laid 2063 charges, with 299 arrest warrants executed.
They also seized 94 guns and 48 other weapons during Operation Amarok.
Last Thursday, a 28-year-old Fairfield man was charged over the assault of a woman who presented to hospital with multiple stab wounds.
He was refused bail and will face the Parramatta Local Court in July.
Other arrests include a 51-year-old man charged with intentionally choking a person with recklessness and many others face stalking, intimidation, assault and drug charges.
During multiple searches, police uncovered and seized a gel blaster pistol, a stun device, a replica firearm and prohibited drugs, including methamphetamine, pills and heroin.
Police carried out 1847 bail compliance checks as well as 14,318 apprehended domestic violence order compliance checks, finding 391 breaches.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Dunstan said officers were committed to identifying offenders, protecting victims and disrupting violent behaviour before it escalated.
“Our focus is on removing violent offenders from homes and enforcing protection orders,” Dunstan said on Monday.
“This operation reinforces our ongoing commitment to tackling domestic and family violence year-round.”
NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the operation sent a clear message to the cowards committing domestic violence.
“Domestic and family violence is a stain on our society. These offenders rely on fear and control, and Amarok is about turning that pressure back onto them,” Catley said.
“If you use violence, intimidation or coercive control, police will come for you.”
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-AAP
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