23rd Rioter Charged in Wakeley

Detectives have charged the 23rd person for their alleged involvement in the Wakeley riots last month.

Officers attached to Strike Force Dribs executed a search warrant in Chifley at 6.30am today (Friday 31 May 2024).

During the search police located and seized electronic devices and arrested a 36-year-old man.

He was taken to Maroubra Police Station where he was charged with riot and three counts of destroy or damage property during public disorder.

The man was refused bail to appear before Waverley Local Court today.

Investigations under Strike Force Dribs continue.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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