Sydney police foil alleged underworld “kill team” plot in dramatic revesby arrests

Sydney police have foiled an alleged underworld assassination plot after intercepting what they described as a “kill team” in a dramatic operation in Revesby, in the city’s south-west. According to police, the intended target was a figure linked to organised crime who had become the focus of retaliation following a “breakdown” within a transnational criminal syndicate. Three men were taken into custody and later charged after officers allege they were preparing to carry out an organised crime-related killing near a daycare centre. The arrests unfolded in tense scenes on Tuesday afternoon, w

Sydney police have foiled an alleged underworld assassination plot after intercepting what they described as a “kill team” in a dramatic operation in Revesby, in the city’s south-west. According to police, the intended target was a figure linked to organised crime who had become the focus of retaliation following a “breakdown” within a transnational criminal syndicate. Three men were taken into custody and later charged after officers allege they were preparing to carry out an organised crime-related killing near a daycare centre. The arrests unfolded in tense scenes on Tuesday afternoon, when tactical officers moved in on several vehicles in Revesby. Witnesses reported hearing gunshots as police fired at the suspects’ cars to bring them to a halt. NSW Police said the arrests were part of a broader investigation into ongoing conflicts among Sydney’s criminal networks, which have been linked to a series of shootings and underworld disputes. Detectives from the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad confirmed that the operation was carefully planned to prevent a public execution and potential harm to innocent bystanders, including children at the nearby daycare. “These individuals were allegedly preparing to carry out a targeted killing in a public place. The swift actions of our officers undoubtedly prevented a tragedy,” a police spokesperson said. The three men remain in custody and are expected to appear in court later this week. Investigations into the wider syndicate and its international connections are continuing. Authorities have vowed to maintain pressure on organised crime groups operating in New South Wales, warning that police will continue to act decisively to dismantle networks responsible for violent acts across Sydney.