Gang violence is not ‘out of control’ in Sydney, police minister says after two shootings in two days
Summary
The New South Wales police minister said gang violence is not out of control in the state, even after two people were shot in mistaken-identity attacks. Police are investigating the shootings and focusing on stopping organised crime gangs that recruit young people for illegal acts.Key Facts
- Two people were shot dead in Sydney in cases believed to be mistaken identity.
- Police minister Yasmin Catley said the police have enough resources to fight organised crime gangs.
- At least six mistaken-identity shootings related to gangs have happened in Sydney since last year.
- Police commissioner Mal Lanyon said many crimes are planned from overseas but involve local people.
- Young people with little experience are being recruited to carry out crimes for little money.
- Police use technology and encrypted communications to find and stop these criminals.
- In the past year, 800 people have been arrested by a taskforce focused on gang violence.
- The government is looking at ways to prevent young people from joining organised crime groups.
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