The NSW police have requested support from the Australian army to help enforce Covid-19 restrictions amid an outbreak of the Delta variant

The Sydney police force has officially asked for support from the Australian Defence Force to help enforce the state’s Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

The police commissioner Mick Fuller has confirmed the request in a statement.

“With an increase in enforcement activity over the coming week, I have now made a formal request to the Prime Minister for ADF personnel to assist with that operation.“

police commissioner Mick Fuller has confirmed the request in a statement.

“The NSW Police Force is significantly expanding its enforcement activities in Sydney over the coming days and has requested 300 ADF personnel to boost its operational footprint,” the report said.

Commissioner Fuller said the NSW Police Force and the ADF maintain a close relationship

“The assistance of the ADF has been essential over the past 18 months,” Commissioner Fuller said.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services David Elliott welcomed the request for assistance.

“There is a longstanding and highly-professional relationship between the NSW Police Force and the ADF,” Mr Elliott said.

“This will be a functional, effective and dynamic team to fight this pandemic”

“As I have said previously, support from the Army will add another line of defence to the NSW Government’s crackdown on COVID-19 compliance.”

“The Army’s unique skills and training have combined many times with those of our police officers to serve the people of NSW in times of crisis, such as the floods and severe bushfires we’ve experienced in recent years.”