# Police Deploy Military Weapons

- Place: New South Wales, Australia (-29.18, 144.3)
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:45:34.355Z · expires 2026-11-14T18:45:34.355Z
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Police in New South Wales began patrolling streets with military-grade equipment, per the World Socialist Web Site.

The move follows recent security concerns and is part of a broader strategy to address public safety threats, WSW reports.

Local residents expressed mixed reactions, with some praising the increased visibility while others criticized the militarization of police, as noted by The Guardian.

## Sources

- [Australia: Police with military weapons start patrolling NSW streets](https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/11/07/efeg-n07.html) · wsws.org · 2026-11-07