Operation PTC Explorer took place from Thursday to Saturday with officers patrolling trains running between Sydney and Orange.

The operation utilised drug detection dogs, uniformed and plain-clothed officers.

During the operation, nine people were arrested for a variety of offences including break and enter, shoplifting, and possession of a prohibited drug.

Police Transport and Public Safety commander Assistant Commissioner Karen Webb said police were targeting commuter safety, crime and anti-social behaviour on public transport, not just in the metropolitan areas but also on rural networks.

“Police will not tolerate crime, property damage, anti-social behaviour or drug and alcohol use on our public transport networks, and will be arresting or issuing penalty notices to anyone caught doing the wrong thing,” Assistant Commissioner Webb said.

“Safety is our number one priority and we will continue to have both uniformed and plain-clothed police out in metropolitan and regional areas to ensure everyone is safe on the public transport network.

“We are not here to spoil anyone’s fun; however, we will not tolerate those who choose to do the wrong thing or try to ruin someone else’s journey.”