OFF THE WIRE
More than 400 people have been arrested in NSW over the weekend as police crack down on gxxgs and gun crime following a recent spate of shootings.Officer carried out 1400 inspections of clubs, hotels and tattoo parlours, as well as 608 visits to individuals with links to gangs.
The blitz, which was part of Operation Spartan, resulted in 424 arrests and 667 charges.
Police also seized 12 firearms and compiled 1014 new intelligence reports.
Assistant Commissioner Frank Mennilli said on Sunday morning that, while the operation has several hours left to run, it has already yielded extremely positive results.
"This operation is all about dismantling and disrupting criminal activity, and we have made tremendous progress in achieving that goal," Assistant Commissioner Mennilli said.
"We've not only made a significant number of arrests, but also amassed huge amounts of new intelligence, which is in turn helping police to build an ever more detailed picture of criminals and the way they operate."
Among those arrested was a 26-year-old alleged Rebels bikie associate for breach of bail in relation to break-and-enter and malicious-damage charges in Newcastle.
A 34-year-old alleged Nomads bikie associate was arrested in Sydney's northwest for breach of bail in relation to the offence of aggravated entry to a dwelling with intent.
Operation Spartan was established in January to investigate gun crime and criminal gangs.
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