New South Wales Police launch Operation Waratah 2 to track down the biggest criminals on public transport in Sydney

The operation was launched this month, following the success of Operation Waratah earlier in the year.

The targets are criminals carrying out “violent activity” on Sydney’s transport network, including on Sydney’s trains, buses, ferries and underground.

Police are responding to alleged crimes that include assaults on children, commuters and workers, and incidents of sexual touching.

Since the beginning of this operation, the police have made many arrests.

On Monday, November 25, a 44-year-old woman and a 46-year-old man were arrested in Dundas Valley in response to an incident that occurred on Tuesday, June 4, during which two unknown persons allegedly attacked a commuter at Strathfield railway station before dragging him into side of the edge of the platform and out.

They were both charged with affray at Gladesville Police Station and were granted strict conditional bail with a hearing date of Monday, December 16 at Burwood Local Court.

Also on November 25, a 38-year-old woman was arrested at a house in Penrith, about six months after reports of a disturbance at Kingswood Police Station.

On Monday, May 20, officers received information that an unknown woman had allegedly punched a woman in the face on a train while threatening her.

She was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with affray, smoking in a public passenger vehicle, train, public place and traveling or attempting to travel without a valid ticket.

The woman was refused bail and appeared before Penrith Local Court on the same day, where she was granted conditional bail and allowed to return to court on Thursday 16 January.

Police are asking for help as they continue to investigate 15 incidents of violence and sexuality.

Photos have been released of a number of people who police believe may be able to help.

Assistant Commissioner Stephen Hegarty, commander of the Police Transport and Public Safety Command, said police would continue to hold public transport offenders to account.

“During the first Operation Waratah earlier this year, over 200 alleged criminals were arrested, marking a significant reduction in the number of acts of violence across our network,” he said in a statement.

“However, despite these arrests, some members of the public still believe they can attack children, commuters and staff while avoiding consequences.

“Police and NSW Transport have access to over 17,000 cameras and a wide range of intelligence, so my message to criminals who remain above reproach is simple. The police will identify you and hold you accountable.