According to a report by Singapore's “Straits Times” on November 2, a new police force equipped with military assault rifles has begun patrolling the streets of Sydney, Australia. The initiative was launched in response to the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting in December last year, and is the first of its kind in Australia. According to the report, NSW police said that the “Armed Response Command” will carry out “high visibility” patrols at major events, crowded public places, stadiums, etc. The team consists of 250 police officers equipped with assault rifles and cost 94 million Australian dollars.

According to a report by Singapore's “Straits Times” on November 2, a new police force equipped with military assault rifles has begun patrolling the streets of Sydney, Australia. The initiative was launched in response to the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting in December last year, and is the first of its kind in Australia. According to the report, NSW police said that the “Armed Response Command” will carry out “high visibility” patrols at major events, crowded public places, stadiums, etc. The team consists of 250 police officers equipped with assault rifles and cost 94 million Australian dollars.