Taskforce Falcon detectives charge man over alleged involvement in Organised Criminal Network - Mascot

Wednesday, 07 October 2026 11:42:28 AM

Taskforce Falcon detectives have charged a man they allege is a key player for a high-profile Organised Criminal Network (OCN), after he was arrested at Sydney International Airport yesterday.

Strike Force Devion was established in September 2026 to investigate the content of a Dedicated Encrypted Criminal Communications Device (DECCD), seized from a crime scene in Sydney’s northwest.

Detectives will allege when the device was forensically examined, it contained evidence of alleged criminal offences including conspiracies to commit murder, kidnappings and arson offences, as well as of multiple firearm supplies.

Following extensive inquiries, strike force detectives – with assistance from Australian Federal Police – arrested an 18-year-old man at Sydney International Airport about 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 6 October 2026).

He was taken to Mascot Police Station where he was charged with 10 offences,

Conspire and agree to murder any person
Solicit/encourage/persuade/endeavour to persuade/propose to murder
Knowingly direct activities of a criminal group
Possess dedicated encrypted criminal communication device to commit etc serious criminal activity
Recruit other to assist in carrying out criminal activity
Take/detain in company with intent to commit serious indictable offence occasion actual bodily harm (conspiracy)
Supply pistol to person unauthorised to possess it (two counts), and
Recklessly destroy or damage another's business premises by fire (conspiracy) (two counts).

He was refused bail to appear at Bail Division Court 7 today (Wednesday 7 October 2026).

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.