Police today charged three men for their alleged roles as a “freelance gang” that was being hired to carry out shootings, home invasions and kidnappings across southwest Sydney.
Two 20-year-old men from Fairfield West and Mt Druitt and an 18-year-old man from Lakemba were arrested during raids of homes early yesterday.
During the searches, detectives found and seized an amount of the drug ketamine, electronic devices, knives and other weapons along with cash and items allegedly stolen during a home invasion and kidnapping at Edmonson Park on August 14.
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The arrests came after NSW Police set up Strike Force Currambene to investigate organised criminal acts, including shootings, home invasions, kidnapping and drug supply, allegedly carried out by a group hired by criminal networks.
The three men have been charged with a string of offences, including possessing dangerous weapons, kidnap, drug possession, break and enter and taking part in a criminal group.
Police will allege the Fairfield West man led the gang and accepted tasks from organised crime networks.
Detective Superintendent Jason Box said police will continue to investigate these groups.
“The dismantling of this group is a major blow to organised crime in this state and a relief for the people of south west Sydney,” he said.
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“No one should think they can commit these serious offences, such as shooting and kidnapping and avoid any consequences for their actions.
“We will continue to target these gangs, syndicates and groups and hold them accountable for these dangerous violent acts.”
The three men were refused bail and scheduled to appear before court yesterday.
Investigations by detectives are continuing.
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