The Search Warrant That Turned into a Siege

The Search Warrant That Turned into a Siege

July 5, 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 · Episode 820

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Anthony Macklin recounts a significant police siege in NSW that changed search warrant procedures.

Former NSW Police detective Anthony Macklin recounts the 2004 operation that left him under fire and escalated into a 36-hour siege, changing high-risk search warrant procedures in NSW. He shares an inside look at the decisions, mistakes, and aftermath of one of the state's most significant police sieges. Anthony now does security consulting, and you can learn more at: www.securityconsultant.com.au ATC Plus subscribers can listen to this episode ad free here. You can watch our episodes by visiting our Youtube Channel here. Join our Facebook Group here. Do you have information regarding any of the cases discussed on this podcast? Please report it on the Crime Stoppers website or by calling 1800 333 000. Wanting to hear about certain kinds of crime? Check out our Spotify playlists for a curated list of our episodes. For Support: Lifeline    on 13 11 14 13 YARN  on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples) 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 Blue Knot Helpline:   1300 657 380 CREDITS: Host:  Meshel Laurie Guest:  Anthony Macklin Editor:  Ed Gooden Executive Producer: Matthew Tankard GET IN TOUCH: Got a…

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