A massive operation is underway to crush an anti-lockdown protest after last weekend‘s violence, with a partial shutdown of the city executed.
Taxi, rideshare and passenger services have been prohibited from conveying passengers to Sydney’s CBD between 9am and 3pm today, as more than 1000 officers descend on the area and a command centre is established in Hyde Park.
The notice was issued to seven transport providers in response to planned unlawful protest activity, “at risk of seriously comprising the public’s safety”, NSW Police said in a statement this morning.
Uber alerted customers that trips to the city would be unavailable for the six-hour period, saying the measure will “likely cause significant disruption and we advise you to consider alternatives for any essential travel to and from these areas during this period”.
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Meanwhile the Harbour Tunnel has been closed in both directions in a bid to thwart any repeat of last Saturday’s behaviour, and hundreds of officers are stopping vehicles at various points, closing off streets and maintaining a heavy presence at train stations.
“A pandemic is not the time to protest and this prohibition notice is just one of the tools police have implemented today to ensure the safety of the community,” Central Metropolitan Region Commander, Assistant Commissioner Peter Thurtell, said in a statement.
“These restrictions have been put in place to stop the spread of Covid-19 and protect those most vulnerable in our communities from harm.
“Essential workers, or anyone that requires medical treatment, will be able to make their way to their destinations.”
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In “one final message” to any protesters intending to head to the CBD today, NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon had four blunt words: “Do not do it.”
“Our policing operation has been in place since early this morning with up to 1000 police officers including a range of specialist officers including a range of specialist resources on the ground already so don’t go into the city to protest,” he told reporters.
“Strikeforce Season investigators have been in continuing investigations into the events of last week‘s protests with 85 people charged to this date.”
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