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NSW police have made their initial arrest through a newly formed taskforce dedicated to dismantling Sydney’s underworld conflict, coinciding with a family bidding farewell to a construction worker reportedly caught in the crossfire.
Officers from the recently launched Taskforce Falcon apprehended a 16-year-old boy, accusing him of delivering a “kill car” to an alleged assassination squad in Sydney’s west.
Authorities claim the teenager was driving a stolen Mercedes in Guildford, where they allegedly uncovered an arsenal, including a fully loaded AR-15 assault rifle, a fuel-filled jerry can, a handgun with bullets, along with face masks and cable ties.
“It was obviously put to be used a serious offence, we suspect an attempted murder,” superintendent Jason Box said.
The interception of the “kill car” may have thwarted a potential attack, but police fear a hit team is still out there with a victim in their sights.
The teenager’s arrest confirms a disturbing release of the underworld recruiting younger people to set the stage for a hit.
“It’s extremely serious [what] they are involved in – the repercussions are enormous for them, Detective Superintendent Jason Box said.
The 16-year-old today faced court on charges including stealing a motor vehicle, disposing of a motor vehicle and driving without licence.
The 23-year-old had no criminal record and police suspect his death may have been a result of mistaken identity.
Today Versace’s friends and family gathered at a Punchbowl church to lay him to rest.