Almost 650 people have been arrested after a statewide blitz targeting the most "dangerous" domestic violence offenders in NSW.
The four-day operation resulted in 648 arrests, with more than 1,000 charges laid, including for possessing prohibited weapons like an axe, machete and knuckle dusters.
Police Commissioner Karen Webb said some of the offenders had warrants out for their arrests, while others had breached apprehended violence orders (AVO).
"We had grave concerns for victims so we targeted them," Commissioner Webb said.
"Some of them have been hard to find ... avoiding police ... which is why we had this big concerted effort.
"The results speak for themselves. I'm very pleased."
In one instance on Wednesday, officers found a 29-year-old man who they say had been avoiding police.
Police said he was approached by officers in Bankstown, getting out of a car on The Appian Way, before he ran from officers.
He was arrested and charged with a handful of offences including for contravening an AVO restriction, stalking or intimidation and for escaping police custody.
He has been refused bail and is due to appear before the Bankstown Local Court tomorrow.
NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon said domestic and family-related violence was the most challenging community issue of our generation.
"Research tells us that without appropriate police targeting, a person who has been charged with a strangulation or suffocation offence is likely to progress to homicide offending," Deputy Commissioner Lanyon said.
"When combined with our suite of strategies, Operation Amarok will significantly reduce the risk of harm to current and potential future victims."
In total, police seized 19 firearms and 49 prohibited weapons.
