September 18th 2024.
According to investigators, there was an underground "government" that operated in the shadows of Sydney's bustling metropolis. This secret organization, known as "The Commission," was responsible for orchestrating the city's illicit cocaine trade. They worked with precision and sophistication, prioritizing anonymity and discretion as they supplied dealers all over the city.
The NSW Police have recently revealed that this network managed to distribute over $1.8 billion worth of cocaine in just four months. It was a shocking revelation that sent shockwaves through the city. The investigation into this criminal operation began in April of this year, when detectives started looking into the role of a 21-year-old man and his associates in the cocaine supply chain.
On July 25th, the police made a significant breakthrough in their case. They arrested a 21-year-old man in Guildford and discovered a shocking amount of cocaine in his possession. A kilogram of the drug was found on his person, and an additional 12kg was discovered in a nearby car. The total street value of the seized drugs was estimated to be more than $20 million. The man was charged with drug dealing and being part of a criminal group, and he was promptly denied bail in court.
Following this arrest, the police established a special task force called Strike Force Barograph to investigate the alleged cocaine syndicate. According to detectives, this group, also known as "The Commission," had direct control over the price of cocaine in Sydney. They manipulated the supply, ensuring that they were the only ones with access to this highly sought-after drug. The police also believe that this group was responsible for supplying over 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to the state between February and July of this year. That's enough cocaine for six million individual street deals.
Detective Superintendent Peter Faux, who is the head of the Organised Crime Squad, described The Commission as an alliance of high-level criminal organizations. They had banded together to dominate and manipulate the cocaine market in Sydney. Faux added that this syndicate was extremely disciplined and coordinated, with each member playing a specific role. They were experts at staying anonymous and elusive, making it difficult for law enforcement to track them down.
The police conducted 20 search warrants at various homes across Sydney, seizing a substantial amount of evidence. During these searches, they found 20kg of cocaine hidden in a bag that was thrown over a fence, along with 10 cars, $800,000 in cash, a Rolex watch, four guns, two ballistic vests, and multiple electronic devices. The cars were taken to Bass Hill Police Station, where officers discovered over 12kg of cocaine stored in hidden compartments. The combined street value of the drugs seized during the search was estimated to be more than $55 million.
As a result of this operation, the strike force detectives arrested six men, ranging in age from 25 to 34. They have all been charged with multiple offenses, and the police will allege in court that they supplied over $1.8 billion worth of cocaine to Sydney in just four months. Faux believes that these men were a part of The Commission, the elusive group that controlled the city's underworld.
Commissioner Karen Webb, the NSW Police Force Commissioner, commended the detectives for their hard work and dedication. She stated that the police had successfully dismantled one of the most significant threats to public safety – the mass supply of cocaine. Webb believes that these arrests will make the community safer and make it more challenging for criminals to access this dangerous drug.
Faux echoed these sentiments, saying that these arrests were some of the most significant in the history of the organized crime underworld. He stated that The Commission, which had played the role of government, bank, and economy for Sydney's criminal underworld, had been taken down. Faux believes that this operation will result in many criminals losing their source of income, making the city a safer place.
The investigation by Strike Force Barograph is still ongoing, and the police are determined to bring all those involved in this criminal operation to justice. They urge the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to the drug trade. By working together, law enforcement and the community can make a significant impact on the illicit drug market and keep our streets safe.
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