Three men allegedly on their way to carry out a hit on another man near a Sydney daycare centre have been arrested in a dramatic police operation that left cars riddled with bullet holes.
Footage captured by bystanders on Tuesday afternoon shows heavily armed officers surrounding vehicles on The River Road in Revesby, with guns drawn and a police helicopter circling overhead.
Police say the men — described as a “kill team” — were intercepted during a coordinated surveillance operation after detectives identified them “mobilising to carry out an offence”. Assistant Commissioner Scott Cook told media:
“This was a calculated and co-ordinated intervention that stopped what we will allege was a planned killing nearby a daycare centre – a deeply concerning scenario.”
It is reported by news.com.au that officers from the Tactical Operations Unit, Dog Squad, and State Intelligence Command joined the high-stakes operation around 3.50pm. During the arrests, police reportedly fired bean bag rounds — projectiles filled with lead balls — to subdue the suspects.
Two men, aged 18 and 19, were arrested from one vehicle, while a 26-year-old was detained from another. A search of the cars allegedly uncovered two firearms, balaclavas, body-worn cameras, and jerry cans filled with fuel. A third gun was later seized during follow-up searches at properties linked to the suspects.
All three men have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and participating in a criminal group. The younger pair face additional charges, including possession of an unauthorised pistol and breach of bail. They were refused bail and are due to appear before Bankstown Local Court on Wednesday.
Assistant Commissioner Cook added that the arrests followed precise intelligence work.
“These individuals were being watched, and we moved at the right moment,” he said.
“Strike Force Flodine is part of our broader strategy to dismantle organised crime networks across Sydney, and these arrests are that strategy in action.”
The police operation, which unfolded across the Condell Park and Revesby areas, temporarily closed multiple lanes on River Road and caused major traffic delays along the M5 off-ramp.
The situation was declared safe by 5.30pm, with police confirming there was no ongoing threat to the public and no injuries reported. Further details are expected to be released later on today.
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