The manhunt for Malcolm Naden is now an embarrassment. Embarrassing because the Army has brought in equipment used by our special forces in Afghanistan - helicopters with sniper platforms, thermal imaging equipment, a command post with hi-tech communication gear – but he’s still out there.
The tiny township of Nowendoc is now a military camp and looks like a war zone but the enemy is only one man, a man who allegedly murdered a mother of four children, and responsible for the disappearance of another. Malcolm Naden is Aboriginal and was taught how to survive in the bush by his father when he was a boy.
Yesterday squads of officers in camouflage gear, set off in a convoy of 4WDs and drove 25 kms to begin a harrowing hike through rugged bushland. They were carrying M4 assault rifles mounted with torches and holographic sights, semi-automatic Glock pistols, long blade hunting knives, and attack dogs. Two police helicopters hovered nearby.
The 4WD convoy arrived back at Nowendoc last night around 6pm, weary and frustrated. They should catch this man before he becomes a legend and a hero.
The Army has not been involved. They can never get involved in a civil case such as this. Also, be careful saying it is like a war zone-I suspect you have never been to either Nowendoc or a war zone.
ReplyDeleteThe police may source ADF kit such as uniforms and the like, but the Army, (Or any ADF unit) cannot get involved in civil cases such as this. The various law enforcement agencies have there own special units for these events.
ReplyDeleteIf he was a known terrorist that maybe different, at highest levels of government.
Careful what you perceive as a "war zone", I've done time in Iraq.
Thank you for your comments, I bow to your first-hand knowledge. It just goes to prove that if you rely entirely on the newspapers, you will inevitably get it wrong.
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