NSW Police seize more than 20 stolen cars linked to organised crime – report

Almost two dozen stolen cars – holding jerry cans full of fuel, balaclavas and fake number plates – have been found by NSW Police as a part of the anti-organised crime Taskforce Magnus.

NSW Police have reportedly seized more than 20 stolen vehicles which had been prepared to be used in organised crime, as the state’s fight against the underworld ramps up.

As reported by The Daily Telegraph, the vehicles – which were seized as a part of Taskforce Magnus – were found in Sydney’s western suburbs with petrol-filled jerry cans, balaclavas, gloves and fake number plates.

Police allege the cars – dubbed ‘kill cars’ – were to be used for assassinations, kidnappings or drive-by shootings, and are believed to have strong links to organised crime in Sydney.

“There is no doubt these vehicles were to be used in carrying out serious violent acts for crime syndicates,” Detective Chief Superintendent Jason Weinstein told The Daily Telegraph.

“Some of these vehicles had jerry cans in them and were mostly likely to be used in some form of crime.”

Det Chief Supt Weinstein added the way in which the criminals were distributing the cars amongst the underworld has changed due to the advent of technology.

“What we are seeing is the cars being stolen and then put up for sale in WhatsApp groups, and sold to the highest bidder,” Mr Weinstein said.

“It is a reversal of the way these crime syndicates used to operate.”

Among the 20 vehicles seized as a part of Taskforce Magnus was a near-new Ford Ranger, while a Porsche and Holden Commodore were found burnt-out in Zetland shortly after senior Comanchero bikie Alex Moradian was gunned down in June.

Anyone with information which can assist NSW Police’s Task Force Magnus can confidentially contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online by clicking here.

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