Gareth Train
Gareth Train was a member of the radical 'sovereign citizen' movement and is known for his extremist views, including an obsession with weaponry, which contributed to the tragic events leading to the deaths of police officers in Queensland in December 2022.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 3 | 1.67 | 0.26% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 67,164 | $1,380,000 | 3,635$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 34,460 | $2,700,000 | 1,371$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 1.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 4,234 | $210,000 | 184$ |
| Totals | 5 | 98,208,128 | 105,858 | $4,290,000 | 5,190$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Gareth Train was the leader at Wieambilla who called police 'devils and demons' and believed himself to be at war with them.
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Australia:
Gareth Train had links to the sovereign citizen community and espoused anti-police and anti-government conspiratorial views.
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Australia:
Gareth Train was shot dead by police following a siege.
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New Zealand:
Gareth Train was involved in the incident where police officers were shot.
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Australia:
Gareth Train was known for holding extremist religious views and was obsessed with weaponry.
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