Organized crime and domestic violence perps are big buyers of tracking devices

Project Hakea, a study by the NSW Crime Commission, finds widespread misuse of consumer GPS/Bluetooth trackers (e.g., AirTags, SmartTags, Tiles) by organized crime and domestic violence offenders, connecting the devices to at least 20 violent crimes since 2016 and the rise of hired contract crews; the report urges tighter sales restrictions and highlights existing anti-stalking detection features in Android and iOS while acknowledging legitimate uses.