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Belrose Ambulance Station Becomes Base For New Command Vehicle

Belrose Ambulance Station is now home to a new 4WD command vehicle designed to give NSW Ambulance inspectors a dedicated mobile base for coordinating major incidents across northern Sydney.

Command Capability Based At Belrose

The vehicle has been positioned at the Wearden Road station, which is located roughly in the middle of the Northern Sydney zone for NSW Ambulance.

Rather than transporting patients, its primary role is to support scene management when an incident requires multiple crews, communications channels and resources to be coordinated from one location.

The vehicle will operate daily and will generally be driven by an NSW Ambulance Inspector.

Belrose is also one of the ambulance stations serving the wider Northern Beaches, alongside Balgowlah, Mona Vale and Avalon. NSW Ambulance resources can be moved across the area according to operational requirements.

Communications At The Centre Of The Fit-Out

The command vehicle was developed with input from paramedics and managers, with its internal layout built around the practical requirements of incident coordination.

Several radio channels can be monitored at the same time. These can include the main ambulance channel, communications dedicated to a particular incident and contact involving aeromedical helicopters.

Portable radios can also be charged simultaneously inside the vehicle, allowing communications equipment to remain available while an operation is underway.

A workspace and whiteboard provide room for organising information at the scene, while the vehicle is also equipped with lighting and power. A small fridge forms part of the fit-out, with equipment assigned its own space inside the command area.

4WD Access Extends Where It Can Operate

The vehicle’s four-wheel-drive capability allows it to reach difficult-to-access locations, giving NSW Ambulance another option when a command point needs to be established away from easier road access.

That capability is relevant to an area where emergency responses can extend beyond suburban streets into bushland and trail environments. The vehicle itself is intended as a command resource rather than a dedicated patient-transport ambulance.

From its Belrose base, it can be deployed across Sydney’s north when a larger response requires an inspector to oversee communications and coordinate resources from a single location.

Its permanent placement at Belrose Ambulance Station means the vehicle will be available for daily operations within the Northern Sydney zone.

Published 10-September-2026

Contraband Shipment Theory Emerges After Terrey Hills Robbery

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An alleged robbery at a Terrey Hills industrial unit is reported to be under examination for possible links to an international organised crime group and contraband concealed in a legitimate shipment.

Masked Men Threaten Staff At Tepko Road

NSW Police were called to the commercial premises shortly after 6:30am on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, after workers reported a robbery.

Staff told officers that two men wearing black balaclavas had entered at about 6am. The pair allegedly made demands and threatened workers before taking several items and leaving a short time later.

No injuries were reported. Officers from Northern Beaches Police Area Command established a crime scene, and detectives were seen conducting inquiries later that morning.

Police have not disclosed what was taken or identified any vehicles being sought in connection with the incident.

Possible Terrey Hills Robbery Link To Contraband

The incident was later reported to have involved a firearm. The investigation is also reported to be considering whether an international criminal group was involved and whether contraband had been placed inside a legitimate shipment without the importer’s knowledge.

That possible method is known as piggybacking. It involves prohibited goods being inserted into a commercial shipping container at its point of origin or destination, then removed by people with access to the freight network.

The reported theory in the Terrey Hills robbery is that trusted insiders were expected to retrieve concealed goods at Port Botany before the legitimate cargo continued to the business on Tepko Road.

Arrests involving port workers, along with the May arrest of a 29-year-old Sydney man alleged to have coordinated activity for criminal groups, may have disrupted that plan.

Under the unconfirmed scenario, the container instead reached the Terrey Hills business intact and the group allegedly arranged the robbery to recover the concealed items.

The nature of any suspected contraband has not been disclosed. The possible connection between the Tepko Road incident, the shipment and the earlier arrests forms part of the reported theory and has not been established as fact.

Taskforce Targets Trusted Insiders

NSW Police is part of the Multi Agency Strike Team, which targets international crime groups that use insiders with access to shipping containers, freight systems and restricted premises.

The taskforce also includes the Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force, NSW Crime Commission, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, AUSTRAC and the Australian Taxation Office.

Its work has disrupted several alleged importation plots involving trusted insiders at Port Botany. Criminal groups are alleged to have paid insiders as much as $200,000 in cash, depending on the access or assistance provided.

Contraband can be removed while a container remains at the port. When goods are concealed within the container’s structure, they may instead be retrieved after the legitimate cargo has been delivered and the empty container has returned to a freight facility.

The taskforce examines how prohibited goods bypass border controls, identifies weaknesses used by criminal networks and seeks to prevent the same access from being exploited again.

Police asked anyone with information about the Tepko Road robbery to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Published 8-July-2026

Terrey Hills Warehouse Robbery Under Investigation After Workers Threatened

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A warehouse robbery at Terrey Hills has prompted a police investigation after workers at a commercial premises on Tepko Road were allegedly threatened by two masked men before several items were taken.

Workers Threatened During Terrey Hills Warehouse Robbery

Detectives are investigating a warehouse robbery at Terrey Hills after staff at an industrial unit reported being confronted by two men wearing black balaclavas.

Police were called shortly after 6:30 am on Wednesday, 10 June, following reports of a robbery at a commercial premises on Tepko Road. Staff told police the men had allegedly entered the property around 6:00 am, made demands and threatened them.

The men allegedly took several items before leaving the scene a short time later. No injuries were reported.

The incident has drawn attention because of the early-morning timing, the alleged use of face coverings, and the direct threats made towards workers inside the premises. Police have not disclosed what items were taken.

Terrey Hills warehouse — *Photo Credit: NSW Police Force/Facebook*

Crime Scene Established on Tepko Road

Officers attached to Northern Beaches Police Area Command attended the site and established a crime scene at the industrial unit.

Detectives were observed carrying out inquiries shortly after 9.00am as the response continued at the Terrey Hills location. The exact circumstances surrounding the alleged robbery remain under investigation, including how the men entered the property and where they went after leaving.

Police have not released any details about vehicles being sought in connection with the incident. The nature of the goods allegedly stolen has also not been revealed.

The warehouse sits within an industrial area on Tepko Road, where several commercial units operate. Warehouses in the area appear to have a high vacancy rate, though it remains unclear whether the targeted unit was occupied under a short-term arrangement.

Goods Taken Have Not Been Revealed

The investigation remains focused on the alleged entry, threats made to staff, and the removal of items from the premises.

No confirmed information has been released about whether weapons were involved, what was taken, or whether the incident was connected to any broader criminal activity. Unverified claims circulating online have not been confirmed by police and have not formed part of the established facts of the case.

The confirmed details remain limited to the report of two men wearing black balaclavas, the alleged threats and demands made towards workers, and the removal of several items from the commercial premises.

Separate Frenchs Forest Incident Forms Local Context

The Terrey Hills warehouse robbery comes after a separate incident last month, when police detained three men who had allegedly broken into a storage facility at Frenchs Forest.

In that matter, the truck allegedly linked to the men was reported to have contained contraband vapes and cigarettes. That incident has not been linked to the Terrey Hills robbery.

Both matters have involved commercial or storage-style premises on the Northern Beaches, but no connection has been established between them.

Investigations into the Terrey Hills warehouse robbery are continuing.

Published 11-June-2026

Second Rescue In Days At Belrose Bike Park After Teen Crash

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A teenage boy has been rescued at night from Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose after crashing his mountain bike over a large jump, prompting a coordinated emergency response in difficult conditions.–

Crash On Belrose Trail Triggers Emergency Call

Emergency crews were called to Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose shortly before 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 15 April after reports a teenage rider had been injured during a crash on the trails.

The 15-year-old boy had gone over a large jump, descending from a height estimated between five and ten metres before landing heavily on the front wheel. He was thrown over the handlebars and was found on the ground with a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries.

Paramedics from Belrose Ambulance Station reached the location after being guided by the boy’s friends along the bike trails. The exact position had been identified using a mobile emergency application, allowing crews to navigate several hundred metres into the park.

mountain biking — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

Treated In Darkness As Light Fades

By the time responders arrived, daylight had already faded, leaving paramedics to assess the injured rider in darkness.

The boy was treated at the scene for a suspected broken left leg and possible spinal injuries. Additional specialist support was requested, including a special operations paramedic and a four-wheel-drive ambulance capable of accessing the terrain.

Fire crews also attended to provide lighting and assist with moving the patient safely from the track.

Extraction From Remote Belrose Terrain

Rescue efforts focused on transporting the injured rider from the trail to a point accessible by vehicle. He was placed into an all-terrain stretcher and carefully moved through the park before reaching the four-wheel-drive ambulance.

From there, he was taken back up to the car park and transferred into a standard ambulance. The boy was then transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, arriving in a stable condition shortly before 7:30 p.m.

Bare Creek Bike Park — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

Second Belrose Incident Within The Week

The rescue was the second at the Belrose bike park that week. Earlier, another 15-year-old rider was injured after falling on a jump on Sunday, 12 April and required assistance to be transported from the trails.

On that occasion, the same four-wheel-drive ambulance was used to retrieve the rider, who was later taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick in a stable condition just after 4:00 p.m.

Increased Activity During School Holidays

Bare Creek Bike Park in Belrose features downhill tracks, jumps and skills areas that attract riders, particularly during school holiday periods.

Emergency crews are familiar with the terrain, having attended a number of incidents at the site. Riders, particularly younger users, are reminded to consider conditions and observe signage when using the facility.

Published 17-Apr-2026

Police Seize 3D-Printed Replica Firearms in Belrose

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Police in Belrose have seized realistic 3D-printed replica firearms after images shared online prompted an investigation by local officers.

Social Media Images Triggered Police Inquiries

Officers attached to the Northern Beaches Police Area Command became aware of social media posts made in September 2025 that showed items resembling a rifle and a handgun. The images depicted objects similar in appearance to an AK-47-style rifle and a Glock-style pistol.

While the items were incapable of firing live ammunition, police initiated inquiries due to their realistic appearance. Investigators traced the origin of the images to a residential address in Belrose.

Belrose printed guns — *Photo Credit: Pexels*

Replica Firearms Located And Assessed

Police attended the Belrose address and located the items shown in the images. Officers confirmed the objects were plastic replicas produced using a three-dimensional printer. Further assessment determined the replicas were inert and not capable of being used as firearms.

Police established the items had been created by a teenage boy. Officers were satisfied the replicas were not produced with the intention of committing an offence. The teenager’s parents were cooperative throughout the investigation and surrendered the items to police.

Legal Context Under NSW Law

Police confirmed the replicas met the definition of imitation firearms under the NSW Firearms Act. The Act defines an imitation firearm as an object that substantially duplicates the appearance of a real firearm, regardless of its material, weight, or functionality, unless it is clearly identified as a children’s toy.

Police reiterated that possessing an imitation firearm without appropriate authorisation is an offence in NSW. This includes gel blasters, which remain illegal in the state despite being readily available for purchase online from interstate sellers.

Community Reminder And Outcome

The replica firearms were destroyed by police, and no charges were laid in relation to the incident. Police used the matter as an opportunity to remind the community that realistic replica weapons can cause significant alarm and may be treated as real firearms during any police response.

Police also cautioned that carrying or displaying imitation firearms in public can create serious safety risks, regardless of whether the items are capable of firing.

Outlook

The Belrose investigation has concluded with no further action. Police have reiterated the importance of understanding imitation firearm laws and the potential consequences of creating or possessing realistic replicas, even when no criminal intent is involved.

Published 19-Dec-2025