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  • MIL-OSI Security: Two Members of Violent NE Philadelphia Drug Trafficking Organization Convicted of All Charges at Trial

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Defendants Were Part of the Conspiracy That Led to the Killing of PPD Sgt. James O’Connor

    PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Kelvin Jimenez, aka “Nip,” 34, and Dominique Parker, aka “Dom,” 33, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were convicted late yesterday afternoon at trial of crimes arising from their membership in a violent drug trafficking organization known by several names, including “SG1700” and “L-Block,” which operated in the Frankford section of Northeast Philadelphia.

    As proven at trial, defendants Jimenez and Parker, as part of SG1700, sold large quantities of narcotics over a multi-year period, using violence and threats of violence to protect their reputation and drug territory. Both were convicted of all charges against them, including racketeering conspiracy, drug trafficking conspiracy, maintaining a drug-involved premises, assaults in aid of racketeering, firearms offenses, and related crimes. Jimenez was also convicted of the murder of Kaseem Rogers, and Parker of the murder of Dontae Walker.

    Jimenez and Parker, along with Hassan Elliott, aka “Haz,” 26, and Khalif Sears, aka “Leaf” and “Lil Leaf,” 23, both also of Philadelphia, were charged in March 2023 by superseding indictment with conspiracy to engage in a racketeer influenced corrupt organization (RICO), violent crimes in aid of racketeering, to include murder, stemming from the killings of victims Rogers, Walker, Tyrone Tyree, and Philadelphia Police Sergeant James O’Connor, and numerous related offenses.

    On March 13, 2020, Elliott, Sears, and others previously indicted were inside a stash house on the 1600 block of Bridge Street, when Sergeant O’Connor and other members of the Philadelphia Police Department SWAT team arrived with an arrest warrant for Elliott for the March 2019 murder of Tyrone Tyree. As Sergeant O’Connor and his fellow officers ascended the staircase to the second floor of the residence and repeatedly announced their presence, Elliott fired a semiautomatic assault rifle 16 times, striking and killing Sergeant O’Connor.

    Elliott and Sears pleaded guilty this January to RICO conspiracy, drug trafficking conspiracy, causing the death of Sergeant O’Connor by firearm, and multiple drug, gun, and violent offenses. Elliott is scheduled to be sentenced on April 29 and Sears on April 30; both face maximum possible sentences of life in prison.

    Jimenez is scheduled to be sentenced on July 7 and Parker on July 9; both also face maximum possible sentences of life in prison.

    “Jimenez and Parker led the gang that killed Sergeant James O’Connor. These defendants also committed murder themselves,” U.S. Attorney Metcalf said. “Today, however, the Department of Justice put an end to SG1700 and their campaign of violence and destruction. We cannot bring back the lives that have been lost. But we have sent an unambiguous message that everyone involved in a criminal organization that attacks our brave law enforcement officers will be held accountable through federal prosecution.”

    “By direction of these gang-leaders, Philadelphia’s Frankford neighborhood was subjected to deadly shootouts targeting rivals,” said Eric DeGree, Special Agent in Charge of the ATF’s Philadelphia Field Division. “This conviction brings some justice for the murder of Philadelphia Police Sergeant James O’Connor, for his family and colleagues, and for the three others murdered and more than a dozen wounded by this brutal criminal enterprise. Through our ATF agents’ hard work in cooperation with the Philadelphia Police Department, the U.S. Attorney’s Office successfully prosecuted this series of cases to take down this lethal enterprise and make Philadelphia’s streets safer.”

    The case was investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the Philadelphia Police Department and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ashley Martin, Christopher Diviny, and Lauren Stram. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: York County Man Sentenced to 217 Months in Prison for Armed Robbery and Discharging a Firearm in Furtherance of a Crime of Violence

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jose Diaz-Garcia, age 24, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to 217 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Keli M. Neary for three counts of conspiracy to interfere with commerce by robbery and one count of discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence.

    According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Diaz-Garcia previously pleaded guilty to these offenses, which involved Diaz-Garcia’s armed robberies of the Smoke and Chill convenience store, the Family Dollar store, and Rod’s Corner Store in December 2021, during a 5-day crime spree in York County.  During each of these robberies, Diaz-Garcia pointed a loaded handgun at employees and took money by means of actual and threatened force, violence, and fear of injury. During the robbery at the Family Dollar on December 8, 2021, Diaz-Garcia discharged the firearm in the presence of store patrons and employees, and held the gun against an employee prior to robbing the store and fleeing to a nearby hotel.

    Judge Neary also ordered Diaz-Garcia to pay $4,601.58 in restitution to the businesses, and to serve 5 years of supervised release after he completes his prison sentence.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

    The matter was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the York City Police Department.  Assistant United States Attorney Christian Haugsby prosecuted the case.          

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Houtzdale Man Sentenced to 10 Years In Prison For Attempted Enticement Of A Minor To Engage In Prostitution And Sexual Activity

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    WILLIAMSPORT – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Walter Sitosky, age 67, of Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 120 months in prison to be followed by five years of supervised release by U.S. Chief District Judge Matthew W. Brann after pleading guilty to attempted enticement of a minor charge. 

    According to Acting United States Attorney John C. Gurganus, Sitosky arranged to pay for sexual services from a 13-year-old child. Sitosky was arrested as part of an undercover operation after travelling to an establishment in Centre County to meet the child on November 10, 2023.

    The case was investigated by the FBI, Pennsylvania State Police, Patton Township Police, the Centre County District Attorney’s Office, Williamsport Police, and the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Alisan V. Martin is prosecuting the case.

    This case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative launched in May 2006 by the Department of Justice to combat the growing epidemic of child sexual exploitation and abuse.  Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices and the Criminal Division’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who sexually exploit children, and to identify and rescue victims.  For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.usdoj.gov/psc.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Ongoing appeal to locate mother following death of baby in Notting Hill

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Enquiries remain ongoing to locate the mother of a newborn baby boy, whose body was found in Notting Hill on Tuesday, 25 March.

    Superintendent Owen Renowden, who leads policing in Kensington and Chelsea said:

    “Local officers have worked through the night and continue enquiries this morning, to locate the mother of the baby.

    “We were called at 12:46pm to All Saints Church near Talbot Road, following the discovery of a newborn baby in a shopping bag. This was a black Marks and Spencer’s bag with pictures of avocados on the side. The bag was discovered by a council refuse worker who immediately contacted police.

    “Officers attended alongside colleagues from the London Ambulance Service but, very sadly, the baby was pronounced dead at the scene.

    “We can now confirm that the baby was a boy and we believe that he was a newborn when he died.

    “I want to praise the professionalism in particular of the local refuse worker and also the responding emergency services who I know will have been deeply affected by this incident yesterday.

    “As shocking and tragic as this is, my priority remains the mother’s welfare and health.

    “We are really worried about her wellbeing as she will have recently given birth. I know she will likely be feeling very frightened and going through an extremely difficult time.

    “If you are the baby’s mother and see this today – I want to appeal directly to you to come forward to receive help and support. My priority is to help, and make sure you can receive medical assistance. You can do this at any time by attending any hospital, police station or by calling the emergency services.

    “I also want to appeal this morning to anyone who may have information that can assist us to make contact. In particular if you saw anyone in the area with the Marks and Spencer’s bag or saw anything that you felt was unusual.

    “I know the community here are concerned by what has happened and we will be continuing our close work with our partners to support local people. The neighbourhood policing teams will be remaining in this area over the coming days and we will also be available every Wednesday at our regular community drop-in at Thorpe Close.

    “I want to end this morning by repeating my plea to the baby’s mother to come forward and to reassure her that our main thoughts are with her wellbeing and getting her any help that she may need.”

    Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or at @MetCC quoting CAD1879 of 26 March.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man to appear in court following investigation into homemade weapons

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man is due to appear in court after being charged with 29 offences relating to possession of firearms and explosive substances.

    Sakhile Ntsele 18, (10.01.07) of Wandsworth Road, SW8 is due to appear at Inner London Crown Court on Friday, 28 March. His first appearance was at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 29 October 2024. He has since been charged with 26 further offences.

    Ntsele was first charged on Saturday, 29 October 2024 with one charge of threatening a person with an offensive weapon and one charge of threats to kill.

    The charges relate to an investigation which was prompted by an incident at Ntsele’s home address on Sunday, 27 October 2024 which officers attended. He was arrested at the scene after a variety of homemade weapons were allegedly found.

    As part of the investigation, led by Trident Officers within Specialist Crime South, Ntsele was further charged with manufacture of a weapon on Friday, 8 November 2024.

    On Thursday, 13 March 2025, Ntsele was charged with 26 further offences – eight charges of possession of explosive substances with intent to endanger life, eight of making explosive substances for an unlawful purpose, five of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and five of possessing a firearm without a certificate.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: pellertrading.online: BaFin warns of website and points to suspected identity fraud

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

    The operator of the website appears only under the name PellerTrading, without mentioning a legal form. He claims to be based in Zurich, Switzerland, at LLB Swiss Investments AG and in London, United Kingdom.

    BaFin has no information indicating that LLB Swiss Investments AG, a company registered in the Swiss commercial register and with the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has any connection to the offers on the pellertrading.online website or to the operator of the website. It is assumed that this is an identity fraud at the expense of LLB Swiss Investments AG.

    Recently, BaFin has become aware of other websites with almost identical content, which BaFin has also warned against. In all cases, the presentation on the websites begins with the following sentence: “Step up your trading with [name of operator]”.

    Anyone offering financial or investment services or crypto-securities services in Germany requires the permission of BaFin. However, some companies offer such services without the necessary permission. You can find information on whether a particular company is authorized by BaFin in the database of companies.

    BaFin’s information is based on Section 37 (4) of the German Banking Act (KWG) and Section 10 (7) of the German Crypto Markets Supervision Act (KMAG).

    Please be aware:

    BaFin, the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt – BKA) and the German state criminal police offices (Landeskriminalämter) recommend that consumers seeking to invest money online should exercise the utmost caution and do the necessary research beforehand in order to identify fraud attempts at an early stage.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: City Mayor approves new tools to tackle anti-social behaviour in Leicester

    Source: City of Leicester

    NEW powers to help the city council keep Leicester’s public spaces free from anti-social behaviour are to take effect from Wednesday (2 April).

    Following a consultation exercise earlier this year, which indicated widespread support for the proposals, City Mayor Peter Soulsby has authorised the introduction of a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in the city centre that will empower the police and authorised council officers to take swift enforcement action against those causing a nuisance.

    The new PSPO will cover the city centre within the inner ring road, together with the area around Leicester railway station, the entirety of New Walk, and the area between London Road and Regent Road as far as Granville Road.

    Within the area covered by the PSPO, an individual will be in breach of the order – and committing a criminal offence – if they cause a nuisance by:

    • using an e-bike, bike, skateboard or scooter irresponsibly
    • consuming alcohol when asked to stop by an authorised officer
    • using amplification equipment without authorisation
    • begging
    • collecting for charity without the council’s permission
    • putting up a gazebo or other temporary structure without authorisation

    From Wednesday 2 April, anyone breaching the PSPO in Leicester could face a fixed penalty notice of £100, rising to £1,000 if prosecution leads to a conviction.

    City Mayor Peter Soulsby said: “Like all big cities, Leicester has seen a rise in anti-social behaviour in recent years – and it’s clearly affecting people’s enjoyment of our streets and spaces. 

    “Whether it’s problems associated with street drinking or begging, the unauthorised use of amplification equipment, or the irresponsible use of e-bikes and scooters, these behaviours are a nuisance – and they need to stop.

    “I’m determined that we use all the tools at our disposal to tackle the behaviour of the individuals who are spoiling the city centre for the rest of us, and it’s clear from the consultation that the majority of the population want us to take action too.

    “I’m very pleased that this Public Spaces Protection Order will give us new powers to address these persistent nuisances. And if these measures lead to improvements in the city centre, we’ll look at introducing further PSPOs in other parts of the city too.”

    The full order and accompanying documents can be seen online at cabinet.leicester.gov.uk

    Public Spaces Protection Orders were introduced by the government as part of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014 and can be used by councils to target a range of issues in a defined public area.

    Once adopted, each PSPO is valid for three years.

    The online consultation in Leicester was launched on 20 January this year and ran for four weeks. A total of 1,139 responses were received, with the majority of respondents supporting the introduction of measures to tackle the issues outlined in the consultation.  

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man charged with murder following assault in Beckenham

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been charged with murder following the assault of Andrew Clark in Beckenham.

    Demiesh Williams, 29 (10.06.1995) of Fir Tree Gardens, Croydon was charged with murder on Tuesday, 25 March.

    He appeared before the Old Bailey on Tuesday, 25 March and was remanded into custody.

    The charge follows an assault that took place on Upper Elmers End Road, Bromley at 20:24hrs on Sunday, 16 March.

    Police attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated Andrew Clark for head injuries.

    Sadly, despite the efforts of the emergency services Andrew died on Wednesday, 19 March.

    Williams will next appear on Tuesday, 10 June at the Old Bailey.

    Andrew’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Met arrest two further suspects in Stockwell shooting investigation

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    The Met have arrested two further suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of Lathaniel Burrell in Stockwell.

    Lathaniel, aged 16, died at the scene after sustaining gunshot wounds in Paradise Road, SW4 on Tuesday, 4 March.

    His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

    A 17-year-old boy from Peckham and a 30-year-old man from Lambeth were arrested on Tuesday, 26 March on suspicion of murder.

    They remain in police custody at this time.

    Another 17-year-old boy was previously charged with murder on Tuesday, 11 March. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Bromley Youth Court on Wednesday, 12 March.

    He is due to next appear at the Old Bailey on Thursday, 29 May.

    Omar Prempeh, aged 32, of Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, was also charged with murder on Saturday, 8 March in relation to the investigation.

    He appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 12 March and is due to appear before the Old Bailey on Thursday, 29 May.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Additional charges – Child exploitation offences – Darwin

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force has further charged a 72-year-old male in relation to child exploitation offences in Darwin.

    Since the 72-year-old was arrested in January, three more victims have come forward. All four victims, including the original victim, were known to the male.

    A total of 21 charges in relation to child abuse offences have been laid against the alleged offender.

    He has been further remanded to face Darwin Local Court 7 May 2025.

    Anyone affected by child abuse and exploitation or who has information that may assist police are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://crimestoppers.com.au/.

    An online report can also be made via the Australian Centre of Counter Child Exploitation via the ‘Report Abuse’ button at www.accce.gov.au/report.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Crime series – Greater Darwin Region

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested five males in relation to a crime series across the Greater Darwin Region overnight.

    Earlier in the night, a group of alleged offenders attended a residence on Westralia Street in Stuart Park, where they gained entry whilst armed via a dog door and subsequently stole two vehicles.

    About 1:15am, police received reports of one of the vehicles ramming a residential gate in Moulden whilst brandishing a machete and hammer, allegedly threatening residents. A short time later the group attended a government facility where the group attempted to damage the gate and security screens.

    The second stolen motor vehicle was recovered in Coconut Grove.

    Around 3am, the group were observed by police CCTV operators within one of the stolen motor vehicles nearby a commercial premises in Fannie Bay. Strike Force Trident members were nearby and a pursuit was initiated after the group failed to follow police directions. The vehicle lost control a short time later and crashed into a power pole at the intersection of Nadpur Street and Dickward Drive. All of the offenders self-extracted from the vehicle and fled by foot into the mangroves whilst additional Strike Force Trident, Darwin general duties and Dog Operations Unit members set up a cordon.

    Patrol Dog Fitzy tracked three of the offenders with the first located hiding up in a tree who surrendered to police without incident. The second was found lying in a pool of water in an attempt to conceal himself and again surrendered upon being discovered. The third was located hiding in thick vegetation and was apprehended by PD Fitzy.

    Patrol Dog Drax deployed from the cordon in a different direction and located articles of clothing from the offenders and as Drax was indicating direction of travel the offender surrendered to a member of Strike Force Trident.

    Patrol Dog Cheeko was also deployed and tracked the fifth offender into thick grassland where he was located hiding in the verge of the mangroves.

    This is another great example of the effectiveness of the Dog Operations Unit in tracking and apprehending offenders involved in violent criminal offending and the close working relationship with SF Trident.

    The five males arrested, aged 13, 14, 15, 16 and 19-years-old were all transported to the Royal Darwin Hospital for medical assessment.

    Strike Force Trident have carriage of the investigations and charges are expected to follow.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Newsom honors fallen King City Police Department Sergeant

    Source: US State of California 2

    Mar 25, 2025

    SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of King City Police Department Sergeant Ryan Kenedy:

    “Jennifer and I mourn alongside the King City community over the sudden passing of Sergeant Kenedy. Our hearts are with his loved ones and colleagues.”  

    Governor Gavin Newsom

    On March 25, 2025, Sergeant Kenedy experienced a medical emergency while on-duty and passed away. Sergeant Kenedy began his career with the King City Police Department in 2014 as a patrol officer. He was promoted to Police Sergeant in January 2020. 

    He is survived by his wife and parents.

    In honor of Sergeant Kenedy, flags at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space will be flown at half-staff.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Arrest in aggravated burglary investigation, Miramar

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Attributable to Detective Inspector Nick Pritchard:

    Police have arrested and charged a man following extensive enquiries into an aggravated burglary in Miramar.

    At around 2am on Monday 17 March, Police were called to a Darlington Road address, where the occupants located an intruder inside their home. After an alleged altercation with the occupants of the house, the alleged offender fled.

    One person in the house received minor injuries and the other three were uninjured.

    Today, Wednesday 26 March, Police arrested and charged a 28-year-old man.

    The man is due to appear in Wellington District Court on Thursday 27 March, charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated injury.

    Wellington Police continue to investigate the death of 63-year-old Abdul Nabizadah and are working to establish if there is a link between the aggravated burglary and Mr Nabizadah’s death.

    We are grateful for the assistance so far from the public and continue to appeal for information to assist in our enquiries.

    At 12.28am, a man was seen walking down Camperdown Road from Totara Street and turned right in to Darlington Road from Camperdown Road. The man was wearing a light-coloured top and dark pants.

    We know Mr Nabizadah arrived in Totara Street in his silver-coloured Toyota Aqua, registration NQE681, at 12.25am, so this man may well have seen Mr Nabizadah and or his vehicle. We urge this person, or anyone who may know them, to come forward as soon as possible.

    At 1.30am, a man in fitness clothing or activewear was seen running south on Darlington Road, before crossing the Camperdown Road intersection. He was wearing a blue shirt, and we also need to hear from him.

    We understand these incidents are upsetting and concerning for the community and the investigation team are working tirelessly to determine the circumstances around Mr Nabizadah’s death and to bring closure for his family.

    If you have any information that could help the investigation teams, please update us at 105 online now or call 105.

    Please use the reference number 250317/6324, or reference Operation Celtic.

    Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Investigations ongoing into death at Christie Downs

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Police are investigating a death at Christie Downs this morning.

    About 10am on Wednesday 26 March, police and paramedics were called to a unit at Rufus Crescent, Christie Downs after a woman was found collapsed at the property.

    Police and paramedics located the woman at one of the units.   Sadly, the 43-year-old Christie Downs woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.

    A 54-year-old Christie Downs man at the scene was arrested after allegedly assaulting officers. He is currently in hospital undergoing treatment and will appear in court at a later date.

    Southern District CIB detectives and forensic officers attended and examined the scene and are conducting further investigations.

    Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are ongoing.

    Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity or has any information, dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the investigation into the woman’s death is asked to speak to police at the scene or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

    Further information will be provided when known.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Legislation – Transporting New Zealand welcomes roadside drug testing legislation passing third reading

    Source: Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand

    Road freight peak body Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand has welcomed roadside drug testing legislation passing its third reading today.
    Transporting New Zealand Policy and Advocacy Lead Billy Clemens says the final legislation has been a long time coming, after legislation from the previous government couldn’t be implemented by Police due to the lack of appropriate testing devices.
    “48 per cent of fatal crashes involved driver alcohol and/or drugs as a contributing factor between 2021-2023,” he says.
    “A lot of New Zealanders need to adjust their thinking about driving while impaired. The threat of 50,000 random roadside drug tests being done per year, potentially resulting in an immediate 12-hour driving stand-down and a fine, is a step in the right direction.”
    Clemens says the legislation will complement the random drug testing already commonplace in road freight businesses.
    “Our members take road safety seriously – the health, safety and wellbeing of drivers is currently one of the top three issues flagged in our 2025 Road Freight Industry Survey.
    “This legislation is a practical step towards improving road safety outcomes for all road users.”
    About Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand
    Ia Ara Aotearoa Transporting New Zealand is the peak national membership association representing the road freight transport industry. Our members operate urban, rural and inter- regional commercial freight transport services throughout the country.
    Road is the dominant freight mode in New Zealand, transporting 92.8% of the freight task on a tonnage basis, and 75.1% on a tonne-km basis.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Southern suburbs man charged after child exploitation material found

    Source: New South Wales – News

    A southern suburbs man was arrested today charged with two counts of disseminating child exploitation material and two counts of possessing child exploitation material.

    On Wednesday 26 March, Investigators from the South Australian JACET, a joint taskforce between South Australia Police and Australian Federal Police, attended a southern suburbs address as a result of an online conversation between the accused and a covert online police officer.

    Investigators and Digital Evidence Specialists arrested a 43-year-old man from the address.

    Initial forensic digital examinations allegedly located child exploitation material on the man’s two mobile phones.

    Further forensic examination will be conducted, and additional charges may be laid.

    The arrested man was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court today.

    Detective Senior Sergeant Graham Tomkins, Investigations Manager of JACET, stated, “Alongside our partner agencies, we are absolutely committed to prosecuting anyone who goes after our community’s most vulnerable.

    “We maintain our online presence with an unwavering dedication to identify those who would prey on our children, who quite innocently are utilising the internet for a variety of reasons.

    “It is confronting and challenging for the investigators to engage with such persons however the officers are relentless in their pursuit of those who believe they can operate on the internet and prey on our children.”

    Members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.accce.gov.au/report

    If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk, call police immediately on Triple Zero (000).

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Roxy’s rocky rescue

    Source:

    As the sun was setting over Safety Beach on Tuesday night crews from SES, CFA, Victoria Police, FRV, and members of the community worked together to free a dog that had become stuck in the rocks.

    Crews responded just before 7pm and after a long and careful operation to remove Roxy from the rocks that create the breakwater for the entrance to Martha’s Cove, the crews were then faced with the challenge of getting the injured dog off the rocks. 

    Roxy was unable to walk after her ordeal, the crews had the options of carrying Roxy over the rough terrain or waiting for a boat to arrive from Marine Rescue or Coast Guard to take her by sea. 

    Light was fading quickly as a Jet Ski operator passed by slowly, allowing firefighters to ask his assistance.

    He was happy to help however, the sore Roxy didn’t much like the idea of getting on board. 

    Eventually a boat returning to the dock came along, hoping to be in by dark they were swept willingly into the rescue operation. 

    With surgeon like precision, the boat’s captain manoeuvred his craft close to the rocks near the rescuers.

    Roxy, safely in a stretcher, and her owner were then able to board the vessel and return safety to dock. 

    “This is a great example of the community coming together to assist strangers, without question or hesitation” Commander Tony Ford said. 

    “We really would like to thank the boat and Jet Ski operators for coming to the assistance of the rescue operation” he said. 

    “And the good news is the Roxy was able to walk off the boat and jump in the family wagon waiting at the end of the pier.” 

    Submitted by CFA Media

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Police investigating after man taken into custody at Goodwood

    Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

    Police investigating after man taken into custody at Goodwood

    Wednesday, 26 March 2025 – 3:04 pm.

    Police are continuing to investigate after a man was taken into custody at Goodwood earlier today.
    About 9.30am police were called to a disturbance at a private residence at Claremont where a man was behaving erratically while in possession of an edged weapon.
    The man then allegedly stole a vehicle and fled the scene before police arrived. Nobody was physically injured.
    Police will allege the man then drove to Goodwood where he crashed into a building in the Technopark area and entered the premises.
    Police arrived within minutes and the man was quickly taken into custody.
    A woman, believed to have been known to the man, received minor injuries during an altercation with him.
    She was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital.
    The building at Goodwood was evacuated and declared a crime scene.
    A second crime scene was declared at the Claremont residence before police were called to a residence at West Moonah following reports of a fire. 
    That property has also been declared a crime scene, and police are investigating whether the fire is connected to the incidents at Claremont and Goodwood.
    Nobody was home at the time of the fire.
    Inspector Jason Klug said the suspect -– a 55-year-old West Moonah man – remained in custody. 
    “This is a concerning incident, involving a private workplace, and we recognise the impact this may have on staff as well as the broader community,” he said.      
    “However, we’d like to reassure the public the suspect was quickly taken into custody and there is no ongoing threat.”
    Anyone with information should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Third person before the courts following aggravated robbery, Invercargill

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Police have taken a third young person into custody in relation to an aggravated robbery in Invercargill.

    At around 3.30am on Monday 24 March, Police were alerted to four people entering a store on North Road. The group targeted cigarettes and tobacco before fleeing in a vehicle.

    Today, Police located the youth and took them into custody without incident.

    The young person appeared in Invercargill Youth Court today.

    Police continue to investigate the aggravated burglary and further arrests are likely.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Recycling made easy at City’s waste drop-off weekend

    Source: South Australia Police

    Take part in the City’s annual Community Waste Drop-Off Weekend on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April 2025 at the Ashby Operations Centre.

    Open from 8am to 4pm all weekend, this event offers an easy and environmentally friendly way to dispose of bulky and hard-to-recycle items including:

    • Tyres (limit of four per household)
    • E-waste
    • Cardboard
    • Polystyrene.

    Last year, more than 900 residents took part in the event, which saw an impressive amount of waste collected, including:

    • 9,775 kg of e-waste, equivalent to 36.89 tonnes of carbon offset, the same as 12 flights between Perth and Sydney in carbon emissions
    • 1,341 tyres, stacked up they would cover half the area of the Sydney Opera House
    • 5.5 tonnes of cardboard, which is about the weight of three adult elephants; and
    • 29 cubic metres of polystyrene, enough to fill roughly 14 average-sized refrigerators!

    Mayor Linda Aitken said the annual event helped reduce waste to landfill and tackle illegal dumping

    “The community waste drop-off weekend is the perfect opportunity to clear out unwanted, bulky items and make sure they’re disposed of responsibly,” she said.

    “Recycling isn’t just about disposing of waste, it’s about coming together as a community to protect our future.

    “Together, we’re creating a cleaner, greener community, and this event is just one way to help reduce waste.”

    Can’t get down to drop off your bulky waste? You can always check out more info on the City’s bookable bulk service or head to nearby recycling centres like Wangara Greens Recycling Facility, Tamala Park or Balcatta Recycling Centre.

    Event details:

    • Date: Saturday 5 April and Sunday 6 April 2025
    • Time: 8am to 4pm each day
    • Location: Ashby Operations Centre, (north entrance), 1204 Wanneroo Road, Ashby

    After dropping off your recycling, tree’t yourself!

    The City will also be giving away free native shrubs and tree seedlings as part of the City’s Wannagrow program for the WA Tree Festival. These will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday 5 April until stocks last.

    For more details including what you can and can’t drop-off, visit the Community Waste Drop-Off Weekend event page. Limits and conditions apply.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Statement – Commonwealth Budget

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    As part of ACT Government’s ‘One Government, One Voice’ program, we are transitioning this website across to our . You can access everything you need through this website while it’s happening.

    Released 25/03/2025

    The ACT Government welcomes the wide range of initiatives in the 2025-26 Commonwealth Budget that will benefit Canberrans and our city.

    Continued cost of living relief for all Canberrans

    The ACT Government welcomes new relief for Canberrans who need it most, with tax cuts across the board including a further exemption for low-income earners with increases to the Medicare levy low-income thresholds.

    We also know that Canberra households have faced significantly rising costs over the past two years, which thankfully have started to moderate. The $150 Energy Bill Relief for every household in the ACT will provide much needed relief for nearly two hundred thousand Canberra households as well as small businesses.

    Across the five jurisdictions in the National Electricity Market, the ACT is expected to have the lowest standing offers in 2025-26 – the future is renewable.

    Additionally, the Commonwealth Government’s largest investment in Medicare since its inception will help take some of the pressure off our hospital system and continue to ensure Canberrans get the care they need when they need it.

    Canberrans deserve to be able to access bulk-billed GPs and appropriately funding primary care is critical to address the complexities of demand in our health system.

    Funding for an additional urgent care clinic in Woden is delivered through the budget, as is a boost to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme that will benefit all Canberrans.

    Canberrans are more likely than any other Australians to have a tertiary qualification and so will disproportionately benefit from further reductions in HECS-HELP debts; we want more Canberrans to attain tertiary qualifications for the jobs of the future and for more Australians to choose our great universities as their preferred place of study.

    Housing

    The ACT Government remains committed to delivering on the targets set out in the National Housing Accord and we are working to deliver above our per capita share of the national target of 1.2 million homes. We know that increasing housing supply will improve housing affordability, access and choice for Canberrans.

    The ACT Government welcomes the increased income and property price caps under the Government’s Help to Buy scheme which will support more Canberrans to enter the housing market with lower deposits and smaller mortgages. Purchase of homes of up to $1 million in Canberra will now be supported under the scheme, up from $750,000.

    The ACT’s apprentices in residential construction will benefit from $10,000 in cost of living completion payments, which will support the construction industry to build more homes.

    National Capital Investment Framework

    The ACT Government welcomes this additional investment into major transport infrastructure across our city.

    We will continue to work in partnership with the Commonwealth Government to deliver projects that create local jobs and strengthen our economy.

    This pipeline of investment supports our broader strategic objectives for transport planning including unlocking land for more housing, new public transport routes and improving connections with our surrounding region.

    The Budget commits another $53.5 million as part of the 2025-26 to support the next stage of growth and ensure projects across the territory can actually be delivered. This includes:

    • $30 million to complete the Monaro Highway Upgrade
    • $20 million to complete for the Monaro Highway Upgrade Stage 2 Upgrades
    • $3.5 million to complete the duplication of Gundaroo Drive

    The Budget also provides a $30 million boost over five years for the ACT under the Roads to Recovery program, which will go directly to maintaining the ACT’s existing road network. This includes $8.6 million for resurfacing the Kings Highway near Kowen.

    Under the previous Commonwealth Government, Commonwealth infrastructure investment for Canberra lagged behind the rest of the country.

    Public Service

    A strong Australian Public Service is crucial to Canberra’s economy and local businesses. The ACT Government welcomes the continued strong support for the Public Service by the Commonwealth Government which has supported continued low unemployment and strong wage growth across the broader economy.

    Over this term of government, the Commonwealth Government has supported this growth in the APS across every part of our city. The ACT Government welcomes the continued investment in the National Security Office Precinct which started construction earlier this year.

    An alternative approach of severe and prolonged cuts to the Australian Public Service would be an attack on Canberra’s economy and local businesses.

    National Broadband Network

    The ACT will be the largest proportionate beneficiary from a $3 billion investment the National Broadband Network. This investment will see 100,000 more Canberrans connected with faster and more reliable internet by upgrading remaining fibre-to-the node (FTTN) network.

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    Chris Steel, MLA | Media Releases

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Empowering young changemakers in Wanneroo

    Source: South Australia Police

    We’re pleased to welcome 12 local primary schools into the 2025 City of Wanneroo School Leadership Program.

    Since 2019, the program has fostered leadership, teamwork and community connection among young people in our community and has helped nearly 500 students develop confidence and skills to lead positive change within their community.

    As part of the program, participating students band together to create a community action project that focuses on improving the environment, safety, advocacy, inclusion or health in their neighbourhoods.

    Mayor Linda Aitken said the program played an important role in shaping the future leaders of our communities.

    “The School Leadership Program empowers young people to make a real difference in their own backyard, and investing in our young people is investing in the future of the City of Wanneroo,” she said.

    “Through this program, we are not only developing leadership skills but also fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility that will benefit our community for years to come.”

    This year’s participating schools are:

    • Alkimos Primary
    • Carnaby Rise Primary
    • Carramar Primary
    • Clarkson Primary
    • East Wanneroo Primary
    • Mindarie Primary
    • Our Lady of Mercy Primary
    • Quinns Rocks Primary
    • Rawlinson Primary
    • St Anthony’s Wanneroo
    • St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary
    • Tapping Primary

    The program kicks off with the Youth Leadership Forum on 8 May, where students will engage in interactive workshops, hear from inspiring leaders and start developing their Community Action Projects.

    Stay tuned as these young changemakers embark on their leadership journey.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Media Advisory: Dog graduation

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    New Zealand Police will host the latest dog graduation on Thursday 27 March at 1pm. 

    Handlers and their dogs will be celebrating in front of whānau and friends and members of the New Zealand Police executive and the New Zealand Army. 

    Graduating from the police patrol dog course are ‘Delta’ teams from Auckland, Waikato, Eastern, Central, and Wellington Districts.

    Also graduating from their Explosives Detector Dog (EDD) course are three handler and dog teams from No 2 Field Squadron.

    Media are invited to attend the prizegiving which starts at 1pm at the Police Dog Training Centre, Dante Road, Trentham. 

    Please arrive at 12.45pm and RSVP attendance to:  media@police.govt.nz

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    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Death at Christie Downs

    Source: New South Wales – News

    Police are investigating a suspicious death at Christie Downs this morning.

    About 10am on Wednesday 26 March, police were called to a home at Rufus Crescent after a woman was found collapsed at the property.

    Sadly, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Southern District CIB detectives are at the scene investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

    Further information will be provided when known.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: New anti-racism commitment for policing published

    Source: United Kingdom National Police Chiefs Council

    A new anti-racism commitment for policing has been published in a major update from the Police Race Action Plan.

    Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson is among several senior leaders to renew their commitment to tackling racial disparities in policing and the wider criminal justice system in a plan update report published today (Wednesday).

    At the heart of the update is a new anti-racism commitment for policing.

    The commitment aims to set out the goals of an anti-racist police service, describes anti-racism in a policing context, and the action required to achieve it.

    Views from policing, partners in the criminal justice system, civil society groups and communities have shaped the commitment, as well as other published statements of anti-racism.

    The update also outlines proposals for a new maturity matrix being developed by the plan, a set of performance standards to help assess delivery of the plan and efforts to address racial disparities.

    The maturity matrix is a cornerstone of the vision for long term scrutiny and accountability for the plan’s delivery, further details of which are included in the update.

    The document contains contributions from 12 different organisations outlining their views on the Police Race Action Plan (PRAP) and its progress, as well as wider efforts to tackle discrimination and address racial disparities.

    This includes contributions from the policing minister, senior police officers, agencies such as the Crown Prosecution Service as well as representatives from civil society groups and the National Black Police Association.

    The PRAP has also published an update on its progress in delivering actions in the original plan, as well as bringing together examples of work being delivered in local forces in support of the PRAP’s objectives.

    T/Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dr Alison Heydari, programme director for the plan, said: “This update marks another milestone in our efforts to embed our ambition of delivering an anti-racist police service into the DNA of policing.

    “The reason I joined the plan was to shape its future and lead the changes we need to deliver. It remains the case that people from Black communities have the lowest levels of confidence in the police, are underrepresented in our workforce and are more likely to experience police powers such as stop and search or use of force.

    “Black communities need to see and, crucially, feel change in policing. While we have a long way to go, this update outlines the work that is happening to deliver significant cultural change and improvements for the longer term.

    “Explaining or reforming race disparities and addressing mistrust with Black communities will mean we are more effective at fighting crime and protecting all communities.”

    The update is the second major report published by the plan in nine months, following publication of its first ever progress report in August.

    Chief Constable Sir Andy Marsh, CEO of the College of Policing, said: “This is an important benchmark for police forces to show they are serious about becoming fairer, stronger, and, crucially, better equipped to tackle crime and keep their communities safe.

    “We are committed to supporting police forces to stamp out racism wherever they see it so that the public are served by a modern and effective service.

    “Cutting crime is a priority and one of the ways policing does this is by increasing trust with all communities which can lead to better cooperation with police appeals, more effective crime reporting, and a greater sense of safety among the public.”

    For more information about the plan visit the plan’s webpages.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Man taken into custody following Murupara incident

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Attributable to Inspector Lincoln Sycamore, Bay of Plenty District Commander (Acting)

    A man has been taken into custody following an incident in Murupara today.

    About 6:45am, the man allegedly forced entry into the unmanned Murupara Police station by smashing a glass door. A vehicle was not used to gain entry to the station.

    Police cordoned off Pine Drive, with some staff armed as a precaution, and the Police Negotiation Team was called to assist.

    An axe and machete were located during a search of the man’s vehicle, along with a chainsaw that had been thrown over a fence.

    The Police Negotiation Team engaged with the man for several hours before he was arrested outside the station without further incident, just after 12pm.

    All cordons have since been stood down and Pine Drive has reopened to the public.

    Charges against the man are being considered.

    I want to commend our attending staff on their response to this incident, negotiating a tricky situation to get a peaceful resolution.

    We would like to thank the members of the Murupara community for their cooperation and understanding while this incident unfolded.

    We understand these incidents can be distressing, however there was not believed to be any risk to public safety during or following today’s events.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Native of Guatemala arrested, charged with making a false statement

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    BUFFALO, NY—U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Gendry Amilcar Niz-Niz, 25, a native of Guatemala, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with making a false statement, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. 

    Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew J. Henning and Sasha Mascarenhas, who is handling the case, stated that according to the complaint, at approximately 4:30 p.m. on March 16, 2025, Niz-Niz was pulled over on Main Street in the City of Lockport for numerous vehicle and traffic violations. The Lockport Police Department requested assistance from U.S. Border Patrol personnel after  Niz-Niz provided a foreign identification document. He presented an identification card appearing to have originated from the Republic of Guatemala Department of Transportation, bearing the name Juan Martinez-Chavez. When asked his name and country of citizenship by a U.S. Border Patrol agent, Niz-Niz responded “Juan Martinez.” The photo on the identification card matched the defendant. An immigration check utilizing the name and date of birth listed on the identification card did not show any documentation of a legal entry into the United States. In addition, Niz-Niz admitted to entering the U.S. illegally and stated that this was the first time he had been encountered or arrested by immigration authorities. Niz-Niz was then taken into custody. Further investigation determined that Niz-Niz had previously been arrested under the name Gendry Amilcar Niz-Niz in Tucson, Arizona in November 2021.

    The complaint is the result of an investigation by the Lockport Police Department, under the direction of Chief Steven Abbott and U.S. Border Patrol, under the direction of Patrol Agent-in-Charge Martin B. Coombs.

    The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Rensselaer County Man Admits to Distributing Methamphetamine

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ALBANY, NEW YORK – Justin Zimmer, age 45, of Wynantskill, New York, pled guilty today to distributing methamphetamine.  United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), made the announcement.

    Zimmer admitted to distributing over 5 grams of pure methamphetamine in Albany County, on or about January 14, 2022.  Zimmer is scheduled to be sentenced by United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino on July 28, 2025.  He faces at least 5 years and up to 40 years in prison, and a term of supervised release of at least 4 years and up to life.  A defendant’s sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other factors.

    ATF investigated the case with the assistance of the New York Police Department High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Group, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Troy Police Department.  Assistant U.S. Attorney Allen J. Vickey is prosecuting the case.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Two before the court following burglary, Bluff

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Attribute to Senior Sergeant Mel Robertson:

    Two youths have been arrested in Bluff overnight, following a reported burglary at a commercial premises on Gore Street.

    At around 2:30am, Police were called to the premises after reports of a burglary. The alleged offenders gained access and have taken items from the store before decamping on foot.

    A Police Dog Unit was then called to track the two youths on foot. One was located and taken into custody on Foyle Street, with the second located on Henderson Road just after 3:20am.

    One youth is set to appear in Youth Court this morning, with the second being referred to Youth Aid services.

    This comes after a similar incident recently, where two other youths were taken into custody and face charges in relation to a robbery at a commercial premises on North Road, Invercargill in the early hours of Monday 24 March.

    Police recognise the impact this type of offending has on local businesses and remain committed to holding offenders accountable.

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    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Tamatha Paul needs to talk to normal people

    Source: ACT Party

    ACT Police spokesperson Todd Stephenson is calling on Green MP Tamatha Paul to host a public meeting on law and order in her electorate to find out what normal people think about the Police.

    At an event promoting – in her own words – ‘radical police abolition’, Paul recently stated:

    ‘Wellington people do not want to see police officers everywhere, and, for a lot of people, it makes them feel less safe. It’s that constant visual presence that tells you that you might not be safe there, if there’s heaps of cops.’

    ‘All they do is walk around all day, waiting for homeless people to leave their spot, packing their stuff up and throwing it in the bin.’

    “It’s easy to be anti-Police, until you need to call them yourself,” says Mr Stephenson.

    “Tamatha Paul has spent so much time hanging out with radical left-wing student groups that she’s got law and order completely backwards. It’s criminals who are the problem, not the Police who catch them.

    “Tamatha Paul is the MP for Wellington Central, but she clearly hasn’t spent much time listening to her constituents, who are regularly victimised by crimes and need help from Police. Last year in Wellington City, there were 1,413 assaults, 124 sexual assaults, six abductions, and 1,804 burglaries.*

    “If she’s serious about her law and order portfolios, she should host a public meeting in her electorate and hear what normal people – including victims of crime – think about the Police.”

    *Police Crime Snapshot, 1 Jan 2024 – 31 Dec 2024

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