Assistant Commissioner Stephen Hegarty, overseeing Operation Shelter, confirmed that the initiative will continue as long as necessary to fulfill its objectives.

“Operation Shelter’s primary aim is to ensure the safety and security of the community, while also fostering a sense of safety among residents,” explained Assistant Commissioner Hegarty.

He emphasized the zero-tolerance policy toward any actions that could disrupt social harmony in New South Wales.

Operation Shelter was launched to streamline the collection of intelligence and manage responses to protest activities effectively.

In the wake of the December 14 incident, police officers have completed over 2,600 assignments during more than 3,200 shifts.

The man was later charged with using a carrier service to menace, harass, offend and publicly threaten violence on grounds of race or religion.

He was refused bail to appear before Gosford Local Court earlier this week.

Officers have conducted patrols of specific locations, including Bondi Beach, places of worship in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, inner west, and Sydney’s west, as well as aged care facilities and hospitals.

Since its establishment, 18 people have been charged with 34 offences related to the operation.