Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged an alleged contract criminal as part of investigations under Strike Force Flodine.
In September 2025, Strike Force Flodine was established by State Crime Command's Organised Crime Squad to investigate serious and organised crime across Sydney.
Investigations under Strike Force Flodine centre around 'contract criminals' and their network of staged vehicles or 'kill cars' across Sydney.
Contract criminals are individuals hired by Organised Crime Networks (OCNs) to carry out violent offences including murders, kidnappings, and other serious crimes.
Over the course of the investigation, strike force detectives have executed 12 search warrants and charged 10 people who remain before the courts.
Following extensive inquiries, about 8am today (Friday 14 August 2026), a 23-year-old man was arrested at Sydney Airport for an outstanding warrant.
He was taken to Mascot Police Station where he was charged with two counts of conspire and agree to murder any person and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.
The 23-year-old man was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 7 today (Friday 14 August 2026).
Strike Force Flodine investigations continue.
Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
