A high-speed pursuit unfolded in South Granville last night when police noticed a luxury vehicle being driven suspiciously. The incident occurred just before 9:30 p.m. as officers patrolled the western part of the city.
According to authorities, the driver ignored police attempts to pull over, prompting a chase that extended to Rawson Road in Guildford.
The pursuit concluded dramatically when the car crashed through a fence and came to a halt on a public golf course.
Following the crash, police apprehended a 17-year-old male, who was transported to a hospital for treatment of minor injuries before being taken into custody at Granville Police Station.
Upon searching the Porsche, officers reportedly discovered a pistol, leading them to suspect that a shooting had been in the works.
“We believe we’ve prevented a shooting in a public place,” stated NSW Police Superintendent Grant Healey.
“We know that’s what they were talking about and the indication from the car that was pursued last night and the firearm located, we believe that they were going to shoot at a premise.”
Police allege the plot was planned by an organised crime group, with the 17-year-old potentially hired to carry out the shooting.
“[We are] unsure what time and when the shooting was going to take place, but we believe [the 17-year-old] was part of a plot,” Healey said.
Healey said police were still searching for other members of the group.
Detectives are also investigating two other cars they found.
Charges include recruiting others to assist in carrying out illegal activities, participating in a criminal group and contributing to a criminal activity, and knowingly directing the activities of a criminal group.
He was refused bail, and was due to appear in court today.
“This is organised crime, there is nothing else in it,” Healey alleged.
Investigations are ongoing.
