Police are appealing for public assistance to identify 15 people who they believe to may be able to assist with inquiries into alleged violent crime and sexual offences across the metropolitan transport network.
Operation Waratah was established by the Police Transport Command (PTC) in 2024 to target Sydney's most violent public transport offenders, and has since seen 100s of the state's most-violent alleged offenders arrested and charged for offences allegedly committed against commuters and transport staff.
The operation is focused on targeting people engaging in violent activity and committing sexual offences on Sydney's transport network including trains, buses, ferries and the new Sydney Metro.
To date, more than 1500 people have been arrested with more than 2500 charges laid as a result of previous operations.
Operation Waratah 6 commenced in May 2026, with up to 200 officers per day deployed during the operational phase in July. It's aim is to safeguard the community by delivering coordinated, intelligence-led policing across the public transport network and surrounding precinct with high-visibility patrols, community engagement and the proactive targeting of alleged offenders.
Today (Thursday 2 July 2026), police have released images of 15 people they believe may be able to assist with ongoing investigations.
About 350 digital screens will display the images across the network and appeal for members of the public to come forward with information; as the operation continues, further images of people who police believe can assist with inquiries will be added.
Anyone who has information about those depicted are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Waratah 6 will run until the end of July 2026.
Anyone with information about transport-related crime is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
