NSW Detectives have charged three men after foiling an alleged organised crime murder plot at a childcare centre in Sydney’s south-west yesterday afternoon.
Strike Force Flodine was established by the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad to investigate serious and organised crime across Sydney.
In a statement, NSW Police said that during a surveillance operation in the Condell Park area yesterday, detectives identified three men mobilising to carry out an offence.
“Assistance was sought from the Tactical Operations Unit, Pol Air, Dog Squad and State Intelligence Command,” NSW Police said.
“About 3.50pm, two vehicles were subsequently stopped on The River Road at Revesby. From one car, police arrested two men – aged 18 and 19. A third 26-year-old man was arrested in a second car nearby.”
During a search of the cars, police located and seized two firearms, balaclavas, body worn cameras, and cans containing fuel.
“A third firearm was located during subsequent searches of vehicles and premises allegedly linked to the men,” Police said.
The trio were taken to Bankstown Police Station, where the younger men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder, possess unauthorised pistol, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, participate in a criminal group and breach of bail.
The older man was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and participate in a criminal group.
The were refused bail to appear in Bankstown Local Court today, where police will allege the men were en route to attempt a hit on a man in the vicinity of a daycare centre in Sydney’s south-west.
State Crime Commander, Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook, praised the work of detectives for their interdiction.
“This was a calculated and coordinated intervention that stopped what we will allege was a planned killing nearby a daycare centre – a deeply concerning scenario,” Assistant Commissioner Cook said.
“This outcome reflects the strength of our intelligence capabilities and the precision of our surveillance operations. These individuals were being watched, and we moved at the right moment.
“Strike Force Flodine is part of State Crime Command’s broader strategy to dismantle organised crime networks operating across Sydney, and these arrests are that strategy in action.
“We remain committed to protecting the community from serious and organised crime, especially when it threatens everyday spaces where families expect to feel safe.”
Investigations under Strike Force Flodine continue.
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
