Raptor Squad officers have charged two teenagers after allegedly uncovering a "kill car" following a police pursuit through Sydney's south west.
Strike Force Subbard was established in March 2026 by State Crime Command's Raptor Squad under Taskforce Falcon, to investigate a series of public place shootings and arson offences in Panania, Colyton, St Johns Park and Guildford West, in the last month.
During the investigation, a number of stolen vehicles including a white Volkswagen, were identified as being involved in each of the incidents.
Following extensive inquiries, about 1.20am today (Thursday 16 April 2026) Raptor Squad officers observed a white Volkswagen travelling on Harold Street, Macquarie Fields.
The vehicle was directed to stop; however, when it failed to do so, a pursuit was initiated.
With assistance of PolAir, the vehicle was tracked to Helicia Road, Macquarie Fields, where the driver and the passenger left the scene on foot.
Following a short foot pursuit, two teenagers – aged 15 and 17 – were arrested and taken to Campbeltown Police Station.
Police conducted a search of the vehicle allegedly seizing knives, a sledgehammer, two jerry cans of fuel, gloves, cash, a mobile phone and stolen registration plates.
The 15-year-old boy was charged with drive conveyance taken without consent of owner, participate criminal group contribute criminal, armed with intent commit indictable offence and police pursuit - not stop - drive recklessly.
The 17-year-old boy was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner, participate criminal group contribute criminal and armed with intent commit indictable offence
Both boys were refused bail to appear at a Children's court today (Thursday 16 April 2026).
Inquiries under Strike Force Subbard are ongoing.
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