NSW police Transport Command Operation to be conducted in Riverina Police District

Officers from Police Transport and Public Safety Command South/South West Sector will conduct a high visibility operation targeting crime and anti-social behaviour on the transport network in the Riverina Police District (Wagga Wagga), NSW Police say.

Operation PTC Explorer is a Police Transport Command Operation incorporating the deployment of uniformed and plain clothed staff to provide service delivery outside the Sydney Metropolitan area, namely rural areas of New South Wales.

The deployment targets antisocial behaviour, property theft, violent crime, and drug offences on the public transport network and surrounds and supports local Police Districts in the fight against crime.

Over a three day period commencing Friday 9 November 2018 – Sunday 11 November 2018, officers will attend the Riverina Police District (Wagga Wagga), via the country rail network, where they will patrol local transport hubs as well as providing operational support to Wagga Wagga Police during the Rock at Races music concert.

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