In a major operation today, Federal police, along with their state counterparts, executed 32 search warrants across 3 jurisdictions. 21 clowns have been taken into custody and 75 charges laid so far.
The Prime Minister was quick to praise the police response to information gained from members of the public, stating, "It's time like these that bring the Australion people together to fight a common cause."
280 officers and support staff were involved in the operation, and included tactical response, police air wing and k9 units, as well as intelligence staff, negotiators and criminal profilers.
More charges are expected to be laid, with Parliament set to introduce the "Clowning Act 2016" by the end of the week, giving police more powers against clowns.
National Clown Reporting Hotline
Share
In response to the new threat to our national security, the Australian Government, in conjuction with ASIO, urge citizens to report any unusal activity.
10/10/2016
There are many unscrupulous individuals and companies who are attempting to cash in on the clown epidemic and peoples fears by offering various clown traps for sale or hire, or offering their services to carry out trapping.
Please note that none of these methods or devices are recommended or approved for use in Australia.
10/10/2016
KWINANA BEELIAR AND BUTLER
11.38pm
More stupid and childish clown out and about with various dangerous weapons please be careful !
09/10/2016
Even as we we speak, in a collaborative push, nations around the world, with the help of intelligence sharing, are purging this threat from our society.
Australia will be invoking our anti-terror laws to ensure we do our bit.
We will eliminate the threat before it gets out of hand as it has overseas.
But we need your help.
09/10/2016
We DO NOT encourage vigilantes to take matters into their own hands. The Government has the situation under control.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
Location
Telephone
Website
Address
Canberra, ACT
Opening Hours
| Monday | 12pm - 12am |
| Tuesday | 12pm - 12am |
| Wednesday | 12pm - 12am |
| Thursday | 12pm - 12am |
| Friday | 12pm - 12am |
| Saturday | 12pm - 12am |
| Sunday | 12pm - 12am |