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NSW police have carried out a major crackdown on domestic violence offenders,with a total of 592 people arrested.

A total of 592 people were arrested during the four-day operation,which concluded on Saturday.

Included were 139 people identified as being among the state’s most dangerous domestic violence offenders,and 103 had outstanding warrants for violent offences.

A total of 1107 charges were laid for offences ranging from domestic violence and drug supply through to prohibited firearm and weapon possession.

Officers seized 22 firearms and 40 prohibited weapons,as well as various types of illegal drugs,with 89 drug detections.

Police Minister Yasmin Catley said the issue of domestic and family violence was an epidemic in NSW,with more than 33,000 domestic assaults every year.

“We know domestic and family violence is one of the most underreported crime types,” Catley said.

“Operation Amarok sends a strong message to offenders that they’re in the sights of police.

“You’ve been warned. Your predatory behaviour will be policed to your door.”

Domestic and family violence is an epidemic in NSW,says Police Minister Yasmin Catley.Credit:Dominic Lorrimer

Over the course of the operation,police engaged with high-risk domestic violence offenders on 1169 occasions and made 315 applications for apprehended domestic violence orders.

They also served 500 outstanding domestic violence orders and completed more than 4800 compliance checks.

Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon said with more than half the state’s murders being domestic violence-related,Operation Amarok was a key strategy in preventing serious harm to victims.

“This type of offending is violent,confronting,and targeted,” he said.

“Amarok elevates our focus on those offenders who often display the dangerousness and violence of organised crime figures and the fixation of terrorists to ensure that we stop their offending behaviour and protect victims.”

Victims of domestic and family violence can find information about support services by contacting 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

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