NSW Police say nearly 1000 people have been charged in a four-day statewide crackdown on alleged domestic violence offenders, as part of an ongoing effort to target high-risk perpetrators.
Operation Amarok XIII ran from Wednesday 13 May to Saturday 16 May 2026, focusing on people with a known history of domestic or family violence and those already on police watchlists.
The intelligence-led operation was coordinated by the Domestic and Family Violence Command and involved high-risk offender teams in each region, alongside specialist units including the Raptor Squad, Youth Command, Child Protection Register officers, Traffic and Highway Patrol, and the Police Transport Command.
Across those four days, officers arrested 993 people and laid 2,063 charges, while also executing 299 outstanding arrest warrants.
Police conducted 1,847 bail compliance checks and 14,318 apprehended domestic violence order (ADVO) compliance checks, identifying 391 alleged breaches of those protection orders. They also carried out 142 firearms prohibition order searches and reported seizing 94 firearms and 48 other weapons.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said the operation was deliberately aimed at those considered most dangerous.
“Police target the people who pose the greatest risk: repeat offenders, wanted offenders and those with outstanding warrants,” she said.
“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. If you use violence, intimidation or coercive control, police will come for you.”
Domestic and Family Violence Corporate Spokesperson, Acting Assistant Commissioner Paul Dunstan, said officers were focused on stepping in early and enforcing court orders.
“This operation is about holding perpetrators to account,” he said.
“Too many people in our community are living in fear inside their own homes, and Operation Amarok is designed to intervene, support victims and ensure offenders are put before the court. Our focus is on removing violent offenders from homes and enforcing protection orders.”
NSW Police said Amarok XIII forms part of an ongoing program of targeted operations that run alongside day-to-day domestic and family violence work, rather than replacing it.
Help is available.
If you require immediate assistance, please call 000.
If you’re in distress, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or chat online.
Under 25? You can reach the Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800 or chat online.
To speak to someone about domestic violence, including for help in leaving a violent relationship, please call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or chat online.
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