GALLERY: Anti-lockdown protestors gathered in major cities across Australia on Saturday. Rally particpants marched in breach of COVID-19 health restrictions. 9News
Many appeared not to be wearing masks.4 of 25NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Gary Worboys said ahead of the event, a lockdown protest being held in Sydney could be "disastrous."5 of 25NSW Police Minister David Elliott said a strike force of 22 detectives had been set up to track down 3500 "very selfish boofheads". He also said anyone who attended the protest should get tested for COVID-19.
"Anyone who thinks they can get away with the types of actions we saw will be chased by the law, to the full extent of the law," he said.Mr Lanyon said initial reports suggested police officers had not been significantly injured, but based on the vision he had seen, this was the result of luck.
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