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News.com.au
27-05-2025
- News.com.au
NSW Police super taskforce to tackle escalating gang violence in Sydney
A new police super taskforce will combat escalating gang violence across Sydney after two men were shot in broad daylight in the city's west. The two men were rushed to hospital after they were found in a car in Parramatta on Sunday afternoon. Taskforce Falcon will be led by the State Crime Command and will investigate shootings, arson attacks and kidnappings dating back to December 2024. The taskforce will absorb 13 underworld strike forces set up to investigate gang violence. NSW Police Deputy Police Commissioner said Taskforce Falcon would be manned by 150 officers as well as an additional 90 staff, including a 'proactive' arm. '(That) will be involved in suppression activities to ensure that recent violence that we've seen on the streets of Sydney over the past six months does not escalate into anything more horrific,' Mr Hudson said. The officers will be pooled from across the force, including the specialist squads attached to the State Crime Command, as well as the NSW Crime Commission, and will be overseen by Detective Superintendent Jason Box. NSW Police and Counter-Terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley MP said the 'recent violence on our streets is horrific' and vowed to apprehend those responsible. 'We won't tolerate these lawless thugs playing out their vendettas in our communities,' she said. 'When innocent people get caught up in them and are made to suffer it's sickening and barbaric. 'We all have the right to live our lives in our communities safe from these brazen criminals. 'Today we announce NSWPF are standing up Taskforce Falcon to deal with these murderous swine. 'The message is crystal clear. To those contemplating taking part in this vicious criminality, our police are coming to get you. 'You can look forward to spending a large chunk of your life in a small cell.' The taskforce will bring together, among other investigations, probes into six separate public place shootings, mostly in western Sydney. It will also oversee investigations into the alleged shooting murder of a 31-year-old in Canley Heights in December 2024 as well as the alleged shooting murder of a 23-year-old man in Condell Park on May 19, 2025. Mr Hudson said part of the reason for establishing the taskforce was because of links already established by investigators between some of the alleged incidents. The taskforce follows similar models used during Taskforce Magnus and Taskforce Erebus, which Mr Hudson said had suppressed previous 'conflicts within organised crime'. 'Since 2021, we have had 25 organised crime murders in the state of NSW. Twenty of those have been solved through investigations and the other five ongoing,' he said. 'Some of those investigations have involved the arrest of up to 30 people, not just because of committing the murder but people orchestrating the commissions of that murder. Mr Hudson said police would 'leave no stone unturned' in the pursuit of people involved in organised crime incidents 'no matter whatever it involves'.
West Australian
27-05-2025
- West Australian
NSW Police super taskforce to tackle escalating gang violence in Sydney
A new police super taskforce will combat escalating gang violence across Sydney after two men were shot in broad daylight in the city's west. The two men were rushed to hospital after they were found in a car in Parramatta on Sunday afternoon. Taskforce Falcon will be led by the State Crime Command and will investigate shootings, arson attacks and kidnappings dating back to December 2024. The taskforce will absorb 13 underworld strike forces set up to investigate gang violence. NSW Police Deputy Police Commissioner said Taskforce Falcon would be manned by 150 officers as well as an additional 90 staff, including a 'proactive' arm. '(That) will be involved in suppression activities to ensure that recent violence that we've seen on the streets of Sydney over the past six months does not escalate into anything more horrific,' Mr Hudson said. The officers will be pooled from across the force, including the specialist squads attached to the State Crime Command, as well as the NSW Crime Commission, and will be overseen by Detective Superintendent Jason Box. NSW Police and Counter-Terrorism Minister Yasmin Catley MP said the 'recent violence on our streets is horrific' and vowed to apprehend those responsible. 'We won't tolerate these lawless thugs playing out their vendettas in our communities,' she said. 'When innocent people get caught up in them and are made to suffer it's sickening and barbaric. 'We all have the right to live our lives in our communities safe from these brazen criminals. 'Today we announce NSWPF are standing up Taskforce Falcon to deal with these murderous swine. 'The message is crystal clear. To those contemplating taking part in this vicious criminality, our police are coming to get you. 'You can look forward to spending a large chunk of your life in a small cell.' The taskforce will bring together, among other investigations, probes into six separate public place shootings, mostly in western Sydney. It will also oversee investigations into the alleged shooting murder of a 31-year-old in Canley Heights in December 2024 as well as the alleged shooting murder of a 23-year-old man in Condell Park on May 19, 2025. Mr Hudson said part of the reason for establishing the taskforce was because of links already established by investigators between some of the alleged incidents. The taskforce follows similar models used during Taskforce Magnus and Taskforce Erebus, which Mr Hudson said had suppressed previous 'conflicts within organised crime'. 'Since 2021, we have had 25 organised crime murders in the state of NSW. Twenty of those have been solved through investigations and the other five ongoing,' he said. 'Some of those investigations have involved the arrest of up to 30 people, not just because of committing the murder but people orchestrating the commissions of that murder. Mr Hudson said police would 'leave no stone unturned' in the pursuit of people involved in organised crime incidents 'no matter whatever it involves'.
The Advertiser
26-05-2025
- The Advertiser
Lawyer and alleged gang associate gunned down
A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino. A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino. A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino. A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino.
West Australian
26-05-2025
- West Australian
Lawyer and alleged gang associate gunned down
A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Perth Now
Lawyer and alleged gang associate gunned down
A man is fighting for his life and a solicitor is in intensive care after a gunman ambushed a ute in a busy suburb. In the latest escalation of gangland violence in Sydney, at least one person in a Mercedes fired several rounds at a Toyota Hilux turning into a busy western Sydney road, hitting the driver and front-seat passenger. The 32-year-old driver of the ute underwent surgery and remained in a critical condition, police said on Monday. But he is unlikely to survive the multiple gunshot wounds, they say. Video circulating online showed the front seat passenger, a 25-year-old lawyer, bleeding on the side of the road. He is in a stable condition but likely not in a position to discuss the incident with detectives. Criminal Groups Squad commander Jason Box said police believed at least seven bullets were fired during the Sunday afternoon shooting in Granville. "From my review, it was a targeted and directed attack at these people," he told reporters on Monday. "There's been a number of shootings recently ... our responses will not just be the shooting, but proactive in disruptive measures ... using legislation available to us ... to suppress further activity." A large number of people were on the road at the time, Detective Superintendent Box said. "It's a built-up area - there's always a risk of harm or injured to other persons depending how the incident goes," he said. The shooting on Sunday evening is the third in a fortnight on Sydney's streets. Two back-seat passengers in the ute, aged 28 and 26, escaped unscathed but were arrested for allegedly possessing unauthorised firearms. Each was refused bail before court appearances on Monday. The Mercedes involved in the shooting was later found burnt out in nearby Merrylands. It might have been stolen because number plates were associated with a different vehicle, Det Supt Box said Police are investigating potential organised crime links to both incidents under Strike Force Arrino.
