Event Brief
SA police to keep using centre weapon searches
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 28, 2026 at 3:04 AM ET
Summary: South Australia Police will continue using expanded powers to search people in shopping centres after more than 80 weapons were seized over the past year. Police carried out about 10,000 searches with metal detector wands, while the acting SA Guardian for Children and Young People said more transparent data is needed.
WHO: South Australia Police; acting SA Guardian for Children and Young People
WHAT: Expanded police powers for shopping-centre searches continue after dozens of weapons were seized.
WHEN: Sep 28, 2026 at 2:19 AM ET
WHERE: South Australia
WHY: The searches continue under legislation aimed at reducing knife crime, following seizures of weapons in shopping centres.
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