Ninth Suspect Charged in Murder Plot by Crime Squad

Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged a ninth man over an alleged murder plot under Strike Force Barralier.

Strike Force Barralier was established in December 2023 by State Crime Command's Organised Crime Squad to investigate an alleged conspiracy to murder a man residing in the Sydney metropolitan area.

Investigations identified a group of men as allegedly being involved in a plot to murder the 30-year-old.

Eight men have already been charged and remain before the courts.

Following further inquiries, about 4pm yesterday (Thursday 2 April 2026) strike force detectives arrested a 24-year-old man at Parramatta Police Station, where he was charged with conspire and agree to murder any person.

The man was refused bail to appear before Bail Division Court 6 today (Friday 3 April 2026).

Police will allege in court the man was involved in preparing for the hit, including staging vehicles.

Investigations under Strike Force Barralier continue.

Anyone with information that may assist investigations into organised criminal activity 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.

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