Urban warfare

Article Abstract:

The Nov shooting of Sydney's Lakemba police station highlighted the city's long standing battle between the police and the street gangs. Violence and crime are common between Lebanese and Vietnamese gangs who are engaged in territory battles and challenging the authority of police and the community. Although the city's police officers argue they still have control over the streets, many fear they are loosing the battle because these gangs are better armed and have no respect for the law.

Police, Gangs, Assaults against police

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Organised crime: the evil economy

Article Abstract:

Several international organized crime groups have an Australian connection. Australia is seen as a safe place to interact with other groups and a good place for money laundering. Australian law enforcement agencies' focus on street crime is considered ineffectual Law officers believe that they have to follow the money trail and make it uncomfortable enough for the crime groups.

International aspects, Crime, Organized crime

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