Thirteen individuals have been charged in connection with a Sydney-based criminal group following a major police operation involving multiple strike forces. The charges span serious offences such as drug supply, firearm possession, and break and enter.
The Investigation: Taskforces Launched
In January 2025, NSW Police’s Financial Crimes Squad launched Strike Force Duncan to investigate illegal vehicle supply allegedly linked to organised crime. Detectives soon identified a network they dubbed “G7,” allegedly involved in multiple offences across Sydney.
To expand the investigation, police formed Taskforce Falcon, Strike Force Hamert, and Strike Force Beech, ultimately leading to the seizure of 17 vehicles and numerous arrests.
Raids, Seizures, and Charges
On 28 July 2025, an 18-year-old man was arrested at South Coast Correctional Centre and charged with:
- Participating in a criminal group
- Unauthorised possession of a firearm
- Unauthorised supply of a firearm
Further raids in Greystanes, Menai, Narellan, and Bankstown led to additional arrests and seizures including:
- Over 1kg of cocaine
- A shortened single-barrel shotgun
- Ammunition
- $30,000 cash
Those arrested face charges including drug supply, firearms offences, and participating in a criminal group.
Offences Explained
🔹 Participation in a Criminal Group
Defined under Section 93T of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), this offence applies when someone knowingly contributes to the activities of a criminal group. Penalties range from 5 to 15 years’ imprisonment, depending on aggravating circumstances.
A “criminal group” is defined in Section 93S as a group of three or more people involved in serious indictable or violent offences.
🔹 Drug Supply
Under Section 25 of the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW), it is an offence to supply, or knowingly take part in the supply of, a prohibited drug.
Being found with large amounts of drugs can lead to a deemed supply charge, even without proof of actual distribution. For cocaine, possession of 1kg or more can attract life imprisonment.
🔹 Unauthorised Firearm Possession
Section 7A of the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW) prohibits the possession or use of a firearm without a valid licence. The basic offence carries up to 5 years’ imprisonment.
Possessing a pistol or prohibited firearm without authorisation (e.g., a shortened firearm) under Section 7 carries up to 14 years’ imprisonment.
🔹 Break and Enter
Section 112 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) deals with breaking into a house or building and committing a serious indictable offence inside. Penalties vary:
- Basic offence: up to 14 years
- Aggravated (e.g., with weapons or violence): up to 20 years
- Specially aggravated (e.g., grievous bodily harm): up to 25 years
Legal Defences to Consider
In criminal law, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Defences available may include:
- 🔹 Duress – forced to commit the crime under threat
- 🔹 Necessity – acted to avoid imminent danger
- 🔹 Mental illness – lacked mental capacity at the time
- 🔹 Self-defence – actions were reasonable and necessary
The prosecution must disprove these defences beyond reasonable doubt.
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