NSW Police Arrest 25 People in Firearms Crackdown

Justice Department Watchdog Probing Handling of Stone Sentencing

The Justice Department has launched an internal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the handling of the criminal case of Roger Stone, former political adviser to President Donald Trump. The probe by the department’s inspector general will reportedly look into Attorney General William Barr’s February decision to override a sentencing recommendation for Stone made by rank-and-file prosecutors. The prosecutors recommended a sentence of seven to nine years in prison for Stone, but the department later filed another recommendation asking for a lighter sentence. The DOJ’s Office of the Inspector General would not “confirm or deny the existence of any ongoing investigation” to The Epoch Times. Meanwhile, DOJ spokeswoman Kerri Kupec told media outlets that they “welcome the review.” She did not immediately respond to The Epoch Times’ request for comment. The revelation…

Thirteen firearms have been seized and 25 people arrested during a NSW Police operation after a string of shootings in southwestern Sydney.

Twelve shootings, including five in public places, have been reported in the region since the beginning of August.

NSW Police Minister David Elliott said Operation Clampdown, which has been underway since September 3, sends a warning that gun violence won’t be tolerated.

“Their reckless actions show a flagrant disregard for community safety and this government will not tolerate this vigilante behaviour,” he said.

“For the past week police have sent a powerful message to any person that continues to flout the law – you can expect to be arrested and you will be put before the courts,” he said.

Police said on Sept 16 they had charged 25 people with 42 offences and executed searches at 54 properties.

Officers seized 13 firearms including seven pistols and a homemade gun.

They also seized cash, an electronic stun gun, knives, knuckle dusters, ammunition and outlaw bikie gang colours.

Sydney

 

Focus News: NSW Police Arrest 25 People in Firearms Crackdown

Daimler to Pay $2.2 Billion in Diesel Emissions Cheating Settlements

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