Cops accused of over-policing famous LGBTQI district
Sydney police conducted aggressive drug searches in the city’s LGBTQI district during Pride Month, drawing criticism from community leaders. Officers performed 93 searches, resulting in 42 drug detections, yet local MP Alex Greenwich and Mayor Clover Moore reported unprecedented complaints about police treatment. They urged an investigation into what they termed excessive and intimidating actions against patrons.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 00:55 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 01:00 UTC
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