NSW POLICE FORCE
MEDIA RELEASE
Operation Duntulm
Man charged with firearm offences, drugs seized
Issued at 7.15pm Friday 9 January 2015
As a result of a NSW Police-led investigation, officers from the Joint Counter Terrorism Team
(Sydney) have this morning arrested a man following the execution of a number of search
warrants across south western Sydney.
The warrants were executed at premises in Greenacre, Leppington, Condell Park and
Punchbowl as part of a long-running investigation and not as a result of any specific terrorism
threat.
As a result of the police operation, a 33-year-old Greenacre man was arrested at premises in
Chiswick Road, Greenacre, and has been charged with;
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Acquire etc ammunition subject to prohibition order
Possess ammunition without holding licence/permit/authority
The man has been refused bail to appear in Parramatta Bail Court tomorrow (Saturday 10
January 2015).
Police will allege a quantity of prohibited drugs were seized from another man when a second
warrant was executed at premises in Punchbowl. Inquiries are continuing.
Operation Duntulm, is an ongoing Joint Counter Terrorism Team (Sydney) investigation into
alleged financial assistance and support being provided for foreign fighters overseas.
Police involved in the operation today included the Joint Counter Terrorism Team Sydney,
NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit, Public Order and Riot Squad, Middle Eastern Organised
Crime Squad and Bankstown Local Area Command.
Assistant Commissioner Mark Murdoch, Commander of the Counter Terrorism and Special
Tactics Command said Operation Duntulm has been running for more than a year and is
focused on a range of support mechanisms being provided for those who have left Australia
and are now fighting overseas.
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“The operation today is about the gathering of evidence and intelligence to enable us to take
action against those who think they can engage in these activities.”
“Investigators this morning seized a range of items from the premises searched including
documents and computers, and these will be forensically examined.”
“Today’s activities are a reminder that State and Federal agencies will not become complacent,
and remain committed to disrupting criminal activity,” Assistant Commissioner Murdoch said.
“The community is again reminded that fighting in or supporting overseas conflicts is illegal
and extremely dangerous.”
“It doesn’t matter who you are or what you believe in, if you choose to illegally fight in an
overseas conflict you are not only breaking the law, you are placing yourself in immense
danger,” Assistant Commissioner Murdoch said.
Australian Federal Police Acting National Manager Counter Terrorism Peter Crozier said
community safety was the primary objective of all Joint Counter Terrorism Team activities.
“The priority for all agencies involved in these operations is to ensure the safety of the
community, and we encourage all people to speak to us if they have any concerns or have
information they wish to provide,” Acting Assistant Commissioner Crozier said
“Now more than ever, it is important for the community and police to continue to work
together and promote the diverse, inclusive and supportive society we have here in Australia.”
The National Terrorism Public Alert Level remains at High, as it has been since it was raised
on 12 September. Members of the community concerned that family members or friends are
radicalising towards violent extremism or considering travel to conflict zones should contact
relevant authorities, or the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.
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Issued by NSW Police Force Media Unit (02) 8263 6100
Authorised by A/C Mark Murdoch, Commander, Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command
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