Police are targeting anti-social behaviour on land and water as part of an ongoing operation in Sydney’s south during the summer period.
Operation Summer Foreshore will run between Saturday 3 October 2026 and Sunday 31 January 2027, targeting the Grand Parade, Brighton Le Sands, the foreshore area and surrounding roads, public parks, including the waters of Botany Bay.
The operation will be conducted by officers from St George Police Area Command with assistance from Marine Area Command, Traffic and Highway Patrol Command and the Central Metropolitan Region High-Visibility Policing Unit, who will patrol the foreshore, surrounding streets and waters over the period.
On Saturday 26 September 2026, a high-visibility policing operation was conducted in the Brighton-Le-Sands area between 11am and 7pm. The operation focused on community engagement, crime prevention and public safety. Police maintained a visible presence throughout the area, with no incidents of note reported during the operation.
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley said police are not out to ruin anyone’s summer, but they will be there for the people who think they can ruin it for everyone else.
“People should be able to enjoy summer without worrying about someone speeding down their street, riding dangerously, putting swimmers at risk or behaving like the rules don’t apply to them.”
“If you choose to put other people at risk, think twice because police will be there. On the water, on the roads and on our foreshores, they’ll be in the right places at the right time to step in when they need to.”
“Our police are out there doing the work that keeps people safe and I want to thank them for it. They’re not there to spoil anyone’s summer. They’re there to make sure a handful of people don’t spoil it for everyone else.”
Member for Rockdale, Steve Kamper said everyone should be able to enjoy our beautiful foreshore safely.
“As the weather warms up and more people head down to Botany Bay, we want everyone to be able to enjoy the area safely.”
“This operation means more police eyes on the ground, more patrols on the water and more attention on the roads around the foreshore.”
St George Police Area Commander, Acting Superintendent David El-Badawi, said further from the successful outcome in last year’s operation, police are continuing the proactive response to anti-social behaviour in high-risk areas within South Sydney.
“This is a high-visibility operation designed to remind the public safety, deter criminal behaviour in the busy foreshore areas in Syndey’s south during the peak summer season.” Acting Superintendent El-Badawi said.
“While officers from local command, along with Traffic and Highway Patrol Command, will target traffic offences and anti-social behaviour in Brighton Le Sands, they will also engage with local residents and visitors to promote community safety and provide tips on crime prevention.”
Marine Area Commander, Acting Superintendent Siobhan Munro, said the water police will be out in force throughout the summer to ensure the safety of everyone enjoying the state’s waterways.
“Police often see preventable incidents occur because people behave recklessly or overestimate their ability to safely operate a vessel. The irresponsible use of jet skis continues to be a concern in Botany Bay, and Marine Area Command officers will be on the water conducting proactive patrols, engaging with jet ski riders, carrying out safety inspections, and undertaking drug and alcohol testing.” Acting Superintendent Munro said.
“Any anti-social behaviour on the water will not be tolerated. Jet ski riders are reminded to wear life jackets at all times, remain within speed limit zones, and never operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Police will be out in force, and anyone caught breaking the rules will face consequences.”
