A police photo of Malcolm Naden, on the run for seven years.
- Malcolm Naden, on the run for seven years, captured
- Found at a property 30km west of Gloucester, NSW
- Rifle seized at property where fugitive was found
- Malcolm Naden - his story so far
AUSTRALIA'S most wanted man, Malcolm Naden, was captured by police west of Gloucester without any injuries to the arresting officers, ending a seven-year search.
The fugitive was found at a private property 30 kilometres west of Gloucester with police from the Tactical Operations Unit and Dog Unit making the arrest about 12.04am.
A rifle was seized at the scene, but police are yet to determine if this is the same weapon recently stolen from a Gloucester home.
In photos: The fugitive life of Malcolm Naden
Steve Hebblewhite, from Hebby’s Bakery, Gloucester said he was told by a local security guard that Naden had been taken to Gloucester Soliders Memorial Hospital.
“We just hear that he’s up at the hospital with lots of security around,” Mr Hebblewhite said. “They’ve got him.”
Specialist officers from the state protection group at the Nowendoc police command post for the Malcolm Naden search. Picture: Liam Driver
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A full scale search is being performed around the area to find any other items Naden may have used while in hiding.
The arrest ends a multi-million dollar search operation across the state's north.
Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione thanked local residents for their assistance and the efforts of the officers investigating.
"The arrest of this man this morning marks the end of a very difficult and lengthy investigation and search operation by NSW Police,'' Commissioner Scipione said.
"This result could not have been achieved without the cooperation of communities in northern NSW whose assistance and vital information has helped police over a long period of time. People in those communities deserve praise for their assistance and their perseverance.
Task Force officers raid a remote shed near Tuggolo State Forest on Christams Day 2011 in search of fugative Malcolm Naden. Picture by Peter Lorimer.
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"Today's arrest also is a tribute to the many different elements of the NSW Police Force who have come together and operated in a very tough environment,'' Commissioner Scipione said.
"I want to pay tribute to those people from the Tactical Operations Unit, the Dog Unit, the Air Wing, our general duties police and other specialist units whose work has been invaluable. Everyone who contributed can stand tall.''
The Commander of Strike Force Durkin, Assistant Commissioner Carlene York, said police never lost confidence in their operation.
"We never doubted that we could get to this point,'' Assistant Commissioner York said.
A police helicopter lands at the Nowendoc police command post for the Malcolm Naden search, January 2012. Picture: Liam Driver
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"Our people were operating in extremely difficult conditions and we had to adapt our strategies along the way.
"However, we always understood that every day brought us closer and that our tactics would prevail. This was a game of patience and I am very proud of everyone involved.
"The fact that we have made an arrest today without any harm to members of the public or police officers gives me a lot of comfort.''
Malcolm Naden - his story so far
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