Two charged over public place shooting in Sydney
A major police operation ended with four people arrested and two charged after a public place shooting in western Sydney.
A strike force investigating drug supply and organised crime in Sydney's north-west became aware of the shooting on East Lane, St Marys, on Friday January 3.
No injuries were reported.
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Four men were arrested in Blacktown and two charged over a public place shooting in St Marys, Sydney. 9News
At about 2.30pm on Monday, investigators and tactical operations officers stopped a car on Alpha Street, Blacktown.
Four men, aged 23, 25, 25, and 20, were arrested.
One of the 25-year-olds and the 20-year-old were later released without charge.
Police also executed multiple search warrants at homes in Jordan Springs, where they allegedly seized 244 grams of meth, electronic devices, and clothing.
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Tactical police were involved in the arrest. 9News
The 23-year-old man was charged with firearm and drug offences.
The second 25-year-old man was charged with shooting a gun with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
Both were refused bail and appeared in court yesterday.
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