‘Kill car’ network arrests made in southwest Sydney, as three alleged members of gang in custody

Three alleged members of a gang using a network of “kill cars” for contract criminal activity have been arrested in dramatic raids in southwest Sydney.

Police pounced on the trio - alleged to be part of a gang known as G7 - on Thursday morning.

It is alleged the G7 crew is one of several groups of contract criminals using the vehicles.

“The use of kill cars has emerged as a common denominator in serious and violent crimes linked to organised crime – including murders, kidnappings, and other high-risk offences,” Organised Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Peter Faux said.

“These vehicles aren’t just transport; they’re tools of violence. Without them, offenders lose mobility, anonymity, and the ability to commit serious offences.

“We’ve had enormous success targeting organised crime by following the money. Now, we’re following the cars, and it’s proving just as effective.”

In a series of raids in southwest Sydney on Thursday morning, police arrested two men - aged 18 and 21 - and a 16-year-old boy.

Five cars, a firearm, ammunition, $41,000 in cash, GPS trackers, 37 mobile phones and dedicated encrypted criminal communication devices were seized.

Police say these arrests are linked to an alleged murder plot which was foiled on Tuesday, when three men were arrested in a major police operation at Revesby.

It is alleged the trio - described by police as a “kill team” - were on their way to carry out a hit on another man near a daycare centre.

The same police strike force have been involved in both sets of arrests this week.

On Thursday morning, police searched a house in Oran Park, where the 18-year-old and 21-year-old were arrested.

The 18-year-old has been charged with property intend it be an instrument of crime, conspiracy to take etc person intend commit serious indictable offence, participate in a criminal group and four counts of knowingly deal with proceeds of crime intent to conceal.

The 21-year-old has been charged with two counts of possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit, use, supply, acquire or possess defaced firearm, knowingly deal with proceeds of crime, deal with property intend it be an instrument of crime and participate in a criminal group.

They were both refused bail and are expected to front the Bail Division Local Court on Friday.

The 16-year-old was arrested in Hinchinbrook, and has been charged with drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, never licensed person drive vehicle on road and participate in a criminal group.

He has also been refused bail and is scheduled to appear in a children’s court on Friday.

Superintendent Faux said police targeting “kill cars” had been fruitful for investigators.

“Public assistance is also critical. If you see suspicious vehicles parked for long periods, with false plates or signs of tampering, report it,” he said.

“That tip could be the difference between a crime prevented and a tragedy.”

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.