Army patrols deployed after terrorist attack on Sydney beach

The authorities of the Australian state of New South Wales are considering the possibility of deploying army patrols and strengthening the police presence in Sydney after the terrorist attack on Bondi Beach. This was reported by Bloomberg on December 28.

"We have a big task ahead of us to restore security and public trust, so we are carefully considering the full range of available measures," said Chris Minns, the state's premier.

According to him, the number of police officers on the streets of the city will be increased on New Year's Eve and beyond.

The state and federal governments have already approved additional measures to combat extremism, including stricter gun control and a ban on public displays of extremist symbols.

Red Sand: Mass murder took place on a beach in Sydney

At least ten people died as a result of the incident.

On December 14, terrorists opened fire on people near Bondi Beach in Sydney during an event dedicated to the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah. It was noted that this incident qualifies as a terrorist act. According to the latest information, 16 people became victims.

The Financial Times newspaper noted that the Prime Minister of Australia is ready to tighten legislation on the circulation of firearms after the terrorist attack. According to him, the authorities will do "everything necessary" to protect the Jewish community in Australia.

New South Wales State Police announced on December 17 that one of the men involved in the shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Navid Akram, has been charged with 59 charges, including terrorism. The attack was carried out by two men, 50—year-old Sajid Akram, who was killed in a shootout with police, and his 24-year-old son Naveed. The latter was wounded and taken to a hospital in critical condition, where law enforcement officers charged him.

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