Several people have been charged following the execution of ten search warrants in relation to investigations under Strike Force Sweetenham.
In June 2025, Strike Force Sweetenham identified members of a criminal group alleged to have committed offences targeting motor vehicles in several suburbs across Sydney.
On Wednesday 6 August 2025, investigators executed six search warrants at locations in Prestons, Panania, Minto, Glenfield, Revesby and Liverpool.
On Thursday 7 August 2025, an additional four search warrants were executed at locations in Lurnea, Hinchinbrook, Ingleburn and Fairfield.
During the search warrants, police seized cash, a firearm (gel blaster), a tracker and numerous mobile phones.
An 18-year-old man was arrested at an address in Glenfield. He was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he was charged with Steal Motor Vehicle and Participate Criminal Group.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested at an address in Prestons. He was taken to Liverpool Police Station where he was charged with Aggravated B&E commit serious indictable offence-SI (x2), Steal Motor Vehicle (x2), Dispose motor vehicle part-theft=serious indictable offence > $5000, Enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence and Participate Criminal Group.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested at an address in Minto. He was taken to Campbelltown Police Station where he was charged with knowingly direct activities of criminal group-T1, aggravated B&E commit serious indictable offence-SI (Accessory) (x6), Steal Motor Vehicle (x7) and receive vessel/part-theft=serious indictable>$5000-T1.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested at an address in Liverpool. He was taken to Liverpool Police Station where he was charged with aggravated B&E commit serious indictable offence-SI, steal motor vehicle, enter building/land with intent to commit indictable offence-T1 and Participate Criminal Group.
All were bail refused to appear at Campbelltown Local Court today (Thursday 7 August 2025).
Today (Thursday 7 August 2025) an 18-year-old man was arrested at an address in Badgerys Creek and a 16-year-old boy was arrested at an address in Hinchinbrook. They were taken to Liverpool Police Station.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested at an address in Fairfield. He was taken to Fairfield Police Station.
They are assisting police with their inquiries.
Investigations under Strike Force Sweetenham are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
