# Armed police begin Sydney patrols after Bondi attack

https://mins.news/en/item/124890

- Reuters, 2026-11-02 03:10 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/police-with-assault-rifles-begin-sydney-patrols-wake-bondi-attack-2026-11-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae7ff1127f3420001c90264

> A new police unit carrying military assault rifles has started patrolling Sydney streets. The Australian-first measure was introduced in response to the Bondi Beach attack last December.

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