Covert search warrants to fight criminal gangs
Source: New South Wales. Premier. Media Release.
"The NSW Government will give police new powers to up the ante in the fight against crime.“Organised crime syndicates and drug traffickers are some of the criminal groups whose premises could be searched without their knowledge after new laws are introduced into State Parliament today,” Premier Nathan Rees said.Mr Rees said new covert search warrants would allow police to enter premises and conduct searches without informing the owners.“These covert searches will allow Police to gain evidence while not tipping off criminals they are under suspicion,” Mr Rees said.“For example, this will allow police to ensure there is enough evidence for a prosecution before conducting a raid on a suspected drug lab or car-re-birthing factory."