Waterloo was among several Sydney locations targeted in a large-scale police operation against domestic violence offenders, with coordinated enforcement leading to multiple arrests and compliance checks across the city.
Coordinated Enforcement Extends to Waterloo
A concentrated, intelligence-led operation was carried out across Sydney’s central metropolitan region, bringing together officers from multiple commands to locate individuals linked to domestic violence incidents. Waterloo formed part of the broader sweep, which focused on executing outstanding warrants, enforcing apprehended domestic violence orders, and monitoring compliance with bail conditions.
During the operation, 18 individuals were arrested and charged with a total of 31 offences. In Waterloo, officers attended a residential address on John Street where a 37-year-old man was taken into custody for alleged breaches of a domestic violence order. The enforcement activity targeted known offenders and those already subject to legal restrictions.
High-Volume Checks Drive Early Intervention
Police carried out extensive compliance activity across the region, including more than 450 apprehended domestic violence order checks and over 220 bail compliance checks. Nine breaches were identified during these checks. Officers also conducted firearm prohibition order searches as part of efforts to prevent access to weapons among restricted individuals.
The operation focused on early intervention by identifying high-risk situations and ensuring existing legal orders were being followed. The coordinated approach allowed officers to act quickly across multiple locations using shared intelligence.
Surry Hills Among Key Locations in Operation Surge
Surry Hills was also a focal point of enforcement, with a 42-year-old man arrested and charged with several domestic violence-related offences following police action in the area. Additional arrests were made across nearby suburbs as part of the same coordinated effort.
The operation forms part of an ongoing strategy to address domestic violence through targeted enforcement and continued monitoring. Similar deployments are scheduled to take place in other metropolitan regions in the coming months.
Support Services and Reporting Pathways
Information about responses to domestic and family violence is available through official NSW Police resources online. Support services for victim-survivors can be accessed via 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or through its website. Reports of domestic and family-related incidents can be made at local police stations, while emergencies require immediate contact with Triple Zero (000).
Members of the public with relevant information are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit details online, with confidentiality maintained. Authorities advise against reporting information through social media channels.
Published 31-Mar-2026
