Sydney is set for a full-scale tactical surveillance takeover as the NSW Government and police force get ready to confront terror on New Year’s Eve.
With millions of people set to line the harbour’s shores on Sunday evening, the city is set for a dramatic face lift including temporary bollards, trucks blocking pedestrian areas, and undercover police and elite units with assault rifles patrolling heavily populated spots.
The state’s new Fixated Persons Unit is also set to begin investigation a series of individuals who intelligence believe may be planning lone wolf attacks.
Sydney is set for a full-scale tactical surveillance takeover as the NSW Government and police force get ready to confront terror on New Year’s Eve
With millions of people set to line the harbour’s shores on Sunday evening, the city is set for a dramatic face lift including temporary bollards and trucks blocking pedestrian areas
Sydney received similar treatment on Boxing Day with semi-trailers parked across Pitt Street to thwart any chance of vehicular attacks similar to those Melbourne has recently experienced
Sydney received similar treatment on Boxing Day with semi-trailers parked across Pitt Street to thwart any chance of vehicular attacks similar to those Melbourne has recently experienced.
December 26 will have acted as a dress rehearsal for the end of year celebrations, with police and tactical units vastly expanding their coverage.
Thousands of uniformed, undercover and elite police forces will be monitoring the CBD, harbour and coastlines as threats of terror reach their highest levels.
‘The days of going carefree to an event like New Year’s Eve on Sydney Harbour are long gone,’ security consultant Peter Maroney told the Daily Telegraph.
‘That means you need to have a plan. In the UK they say run, hide, tell. Be aware of your surroundings and tell your family, ‘If something happens we are going to run to this building and, if it’s locked, this building.’
December 26 will have acted as a dress rehearsal for the end of year celebrations, with police and tactical units vastly expanding their coverage
Intelligence recommends downloading apps that use GPS to identify where friends and family are, including Tribesta, which keeps track of everyone within your group in case of emergency
Sydneysiders are being urged to spend their New Year’s Eve as normal and undaunted by potential threats
Sydney is set for a full-scale tactical surveillance takeover as the NSW Government and police force get ready to confront terror on New Year’s Eve
Intelligence recommends downloading apps that use GPS to identify where friends and family are, including Tribesta, which keeps track of everyone within your group in case of emergency.
Sydneysiders are being urged to spend their New Year’s Eve as normal and undaunted by potential threats, but are encouraged to be cautious and help forces if they notice any suspicious behaviour.
The government and police have been planning the night for months and are confident they are equipped to handle any situation that presents itself.
The government and police have been planning the night for months and are confident they are equipped to handle any situation that presents itself