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Sydney police have made a major breakthrough in organized crime investigations. Detectives intercepted three men allegedly preparing to carry out an assassination near a childcare center. The suspects were arrested in Revesby with firearms, body cameras, and fuel canisters in their possession. All three men now face serious charges including conspiracy to commit murder.

Key Points: Sydney Police Foil Organized Crime Assassination Plot Near Childcare

  • Strike force surveillance identified three men mobilizing for criminal offense in southwest Sydney
  • Tactical officers arrested suspects in Revesby with multiple firearms and body cameras
  • Police seized balaclavas and fuel canisters suggesting planned violent attack
  • All three men charged with conspiracy to murder and participating in criminal group
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Three men charged after alleged organized crime assassination intercepted by Sydney police

Three men arrested in Revesby with firearms and fuel canisters while allegedly en route to carry out organized crime killing near childcare center.

"It will be alleged in court that the men were on their way to carry out a planned killing in the vicinity of a childcare center - NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook"

Sydney, Oct 8

Three men have been charged after Sydney police intercepted an alleged organized crime assassination attempt in the city's southwest, police said on Wednesday.

Detectives from a strike force targeting organized crime were conducting a routine surveillance operation in southwest Sydney on Tuesday when they identified the three men mobilizing to carry out an offense, police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) said.

Tactical operations officers, the dog squad and aerial resources were deployed and two vehicles were subsequently stopped and the three men arrested in Revesby, 20 km southwest of central Sydney, around 3:50 p.m. local time, Xinhua news agency reported.

NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook said that it will be alleged in court that the men, aged 18, 19 and 26, were on their way to carry out a planned killing in the vicinity of a childcare center.

Two firearms, balaclavas, body worn cameras and canisters containing fuel were located and seized during a search of the cars. A third firearm was seized during further searches of vehicles and premises linked to the men.

The two younger men were charged with conspiracy to commit murder, possessing an unauthorized pistol and participating in a criminal group.

The 26-year-old was charged with conspiracy to commit murder and participating in a criminal group.

NSW Police said that investigations were ongoing.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Body worn cameras and fuel canisters? Sounds like they were planning something horrific. Good job by the surveillance team. This shows how important intelligence-led policing is.
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Sarah B
As an Indian living in Sydney, this news is disturbing but also reassuring that our police are so proactive. The fact that they stopped this near innocent children is commendable.
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Aditya G
Three firearms and planning murder near a childcare center? These criminals have no humanity. Hope they get maximum punishment. Australia's legal system should set an example.
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Michael C
While I appreciate the police work, I'm concerned about the ages - 18 and 19 year olds involved in such serious crimes. What's driving young people into organized crime? We need to address root causes.
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Kavya N
The coordination between different police units - tactical, dog squad, aerial resources - is impressive. This is how law enforcement should work everywhere. 👏

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