Police seize $2 million of 'kill cars' across Sydney in effort to stump shootings
Police have seized more than $2 million worth of cars and arrested 20 people as they work to stem the wave of shootings in Sydney.
A total of 27 allegedly stolen cars have been recovered across metropolitan Sydney, including Porsches and Ford Rangers.
Police allege some were found with jerry cans of fuel, which indicated their designation as "kill cars" - vehicles to be used by organised crime gangs to carry out attacks.
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Police have seized over $2 million of cars across Sydney. NSW Police
Such cars are often set on fire afterwards.
Police have also appealed for help to identify two men they believe were involved in a car theft in Kingsford.
Police were told about 5.15am on Monday, October 23, a Porsche Cayenne and a Dodge Ram truck were stolen from a home on Tunstall Avenue.
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The cars were allegedly stolen for use in violent criminal attacks. NSW Police
About 5.30pm the same day, officers found the Porsche on Goddard Street in Erskineville.
Now, police want to identify two males seen with the car who may be able to assist with inquiries.
The males are described as being of tall, slim build, and wearing dark tracksuit pants and hooded jumpers.
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Police claimed some of the cars were found with jerry cans of fuel inside. NSW Police
Anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the unknown males depicted in the CCTV are urged to contact police.
Task Force Magnus Commander, Detective Chief Superintendent Jason Weinstein said police have foiled a number of violent crimes through the seizures of these allegedly stolen cars.
"Successful Task Force Magnus proactive taskings have been pivotal to our fight against Organised Criminal Networks," Weinstein said.
Police want to know the identifies of two men. NSW Police
"That includes the seizure of what are becoming known as 'kill cars' – cars we will allege were stolen for the purpose of use in carrying out violent crimes across Sydney.
"We are not just solving the violent shootings which have preceded us, but we are actively working to stop any more from occurring.
"We know that cars are critical in organised criminal operations and that's why we're targeting them so fervently."
Inquiries under Task Force Magnus continue.
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