Homicide Squad detectives have travelled to Poland to extradite a man allegedly involved in a murder on the Mid-North Coast more than three years ago.
In March 2023, officers attached to the Regional Enforcement Squad South established Strike Force Almug to investigate the alleged supply of drugs in the Caringbah area.
As inquiries continued, investigators identified links to a missing person investigation and engaged detectives from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad.
The Homicide Squad subsequently established Strike Force Etruscan to investigate the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a 22-year-old man from Peakhurst.
On Friday 12 May 2023, strike force detectives conducted a search of Warrell Creek at Macksville on the Mid North Coast, where they located the body of a 22-year-old man concealed inside a large metal cabinet.
As part of investigations, two men – aged 22 and 33 – have been charged over the alleged murder. The matters have since been finalised in court.
Following extensive and ongoing inquiries, strike force detectives identified a 26-year-old man allegedly involved in the murder who was residing in Poland.
With assistance from Polish authorities and national law enforcement partners, detectives secured his arrest in Poland before travelling overseas to facilitate his extradition to Australia.
On Sunday 18 September 2026, Homicide Squad detectives travelled to Poland to arrest a 26-year-old man.
The man was escorted back to Australia and about 6pm yesterday (Friday 23 October 2026) arrived at Sydney International Airport in Mascot.
The man was taken to Mascot Police Station where he was charged with murder.
The 26-year-old was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 7 today (Saturday 24 October 2026).
