Greg Coombes, a lawyer in Grafton in the states north, was due to represent a client associated with the Gladiators bikie gang last Tuesday when members of Strike Force Raptor allegedly began to follow him from his home. State Crime Commander, Assistant Commissioner Michael Fitzgerald said the Raptor Squad has a proven high-impact approach to targeting criminal groups and having regional bases will simply build on that success. Strike Force Raptor is back - bigger and stronger than ever. Crime knows no boundaries, and as our regional communities continue to grow, it is critical resources are directed to where they need to go to disrupt these networks, Mr Toole said. While members may not be wearing colours, they are still acting covertly in the community. In response to operational needs and intelligence surrounding organised crime, the State Crime Commands Raptor Squad has officially launched Raptor South, with officers commencing duties from today (Monday 23 January 2023). Computer related technology is evolving and improving at an incredible rate, with computers, smartphones and the internet now used in every part of our daily lives. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The airport attack a few weeks later was the last straw - the bikers had made themselves public enemy number one. Notes from the Kitchen Garden: it's late summer and at last the veggies are ready. Discover short videos related to task force raptor on TikTok. Led by the Commander, State Crime Command and the Director, Crime Operations the command consists of eight specialist squads each representing a head of discipline for major crime types. Served through the courts, the orders allow Raptor to raid a home or business if they suspect a target has a weapon. The gang task force, Strike Force Raptor, say that the music incites violence, and that streaming platforms should remove these songs. He said police were not "resting on (their) laurels" despite the fatal shootings continuing, with the most recent on Saturday. A disturbing fact of outlaw biker gangs is violent events promote rather than discourage membership. NSW Police announces Taskforce Erebus to combat Western Sydney gang violence, Follow the action from the third Test between India and Australia in Delhi in our live blog, Follow the live scorebetween Parramatta and Melbourne as the new NRL season begins. He said police struggled to investigate the shootings, welcomed bya "wall of silence", by family and associates. "Just because you're not in the Sydney basin, doesn't mean you aren't on our radar. The Criminal Groups Squad and Strike Force Raptor target groups and individuals who engage in serious and organised crime, in particular those who have a propensity for violence. "A few older members stick to the traditions but theyre a minority. On the afternoon of Sunday March 22, 2009, a group of blinged, buffed and tattooed outlaw bikers stepped off QF430 from Melbourne to Sydney. Police fear reprisals after Sydney crime boss Bilal Hamze was murdered in a drive-by shooting. The command conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity. One of Raptor 13's first viral incidents occurred when he waved a metal pole at a member of the public's head, Two of the many tense standoffs involving Raptor 13 which have gone viral: Left, he inspects a motorbike. Mr Murphy has beenpraised on talkback radio for his 'no nonsense' tactics - and videos circulating through Facebook show he rarely backs down in tense stand-offs. The women who complained to the police watchdog have been briefed over Raptor 13's new role and a NSW Police spokeswoman said the news was 'well received'. It presented an opportunity for intelligence gathering and a creative approach to policing. Our long-term economic plans mean we can invest in more police resources and a permanent presence of dedicated Raptor Squad officers across the northern and southern regions of our state, targeting dangerous outlaw motorcycle gangs and criminal networks. TASK FORCE EREBUS DAY THREE: Raptor Squad officers have arrested three men in dawn raids across Sydney's west, as proactive operations targeting organised criminal networks under Task Force Erebus. Assistant Commissioner Fitzgerald said the shootings were directly related to the sale, distribution and importation of drugs into Australia, including heroin, ice and cocaine. However, the police car then parked near his house, in a quiet residential area, first in a neighbours driveway and then in a vacant lot, he said. Police had made a request to give their evidence by Audio-Visual Link, but the lawyer had refused this and required them to attend the regional town in person. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#SydneyCrime #7NEWS Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009, before becoming the stand-alone Raptor Squad in 2021. It comes as Rami Iskander was shot outside his Belmore home just before 4am on Saturday. After walking home, Mr Coombes said he then saw the police car parked near his house in the vacant block. "We will continue to pivot our operations to put the safety of the people of NSW first, organised criminal activity is not welcome in our state," Detective Superintendent Koutsoufis said. When it comes to organised crime, investigators are up against a wall of silence," he said. The bullet had been fired towards a home linked to the notorious Hamzy family. Police allege they found a loaded handgun, knuckledusters, and Xanax tablets with an estimated street value of $300,000. This includes providing a professional consultancy and direction to the NSW Police Force response to drug and firearm crime. Our highways are regularly used to distribute illicit drugs between Sydney, Melbourne and even our regional areas., READ ALSO Water monster monitored in Eurobodalla to ensure it does not return. The ABC has learnt a woman was subjected to a raid simply for having a casual relationship with someone associated with an underworld family. Five bikies have been hauled before Parramatta Court for terrorising a driver. A NSW solicitor has called for an investigation into members of a high-level police taskforce targeting bikies after officers allegedly stalked and intimidated him. The squad supports Police Area Commands, Police Districts and Regions through the provision of specialist investigative advice. The dream of work being about following your bliss hasnt panned out. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009, before becoming the standalone Raptor Squad in 2021. Snowy River Councillor! The National Anti-Gangs Squad is a national multi-agency task force funded by the Federal Government. The LECC recommended he be disciplined under s127 of the Police Act 1990 - and it can now be confirmed that Mr Murphy has been punished. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Dependent on the circumstances the Robbery and Serious Crime Squad will provide initial assistance via telephone consultation and has the capability of an on- call response. Tricky emoji quiz will put your knowledge of childhood classics to the test. NSW Police Raptor Squad . "To lawfully harass, making them uncomfortable to the point [where] they get arrested and are incarcerated, or they desist from their activities," he said. We will be on the highway, well be on the local streets and the backstreets, ensuring if youre carrying illicit substances, you will be stopped, you will be searched, and clearly, if youre carrying, you can expect to be arrested., What a great initiative - well done all involved. What should have been one of the safest places in the nation became a battlefield. NSW's anti-bikie squad was revamped in February to target a wider range of underworld networks, just days after a bullet narrowly missed a nurse working at Auburn Hospital. The squad also provides support and training to investigators to assist in the identification of assets eligible for seizure and forfeiture in accordance with the Confiscation and Proceeds of Crime Act 1989. Details about a high-risk missing person. Sources close to the investigation have revealed those officers are no longer with the Raptor squad. Once Raptor completes theraid, Jared Treloar, 39, is taken away and charged with 15 offences. Police say a long history of violence is linked to turf wars in Sydney's south-west. It allegedly followed Mr Coombes and his girlfriend when they took a taxi to his office. We share criminal intelligence with Corrective Services," Adney said. Picture by Rosie Bensley. Love your local news? We care about the protection of your data. But he has also become a hate figure and the target of vile online abuse, including rape and death threats. This is done through the development and implementation of prevention strategies, proactive and reactive enforcement policy, intelligence products, best practice and provision of specialist investigative services across the three crime disciplines. Back at the Treloarraid near Penrith, thefather appearsstunned as he's handcuffed and ordered to get down, facing the tiled floor. These squads are sending a clear message to organised crime networks thinking they can slip under the radar or spread their tentacles in the region: Raptor is watching and the only part of the regions theyll see is the inside of one of our prisons.. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The task force will be given a further 60 full-time officers to investigate the recent killings, including the death of Omar Zahed, who was shot at an Auburn gym last week, andthe suspected murder of Salim Hamze and his father Toufik who were killed on their way to work at Guildford last October. The final straw was a scathing report from the police watchdog, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC), over a 'threatening and bullying' road stop in Parramatta, in Sydney's west, last April. 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The command conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based, high-impact policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity. "People are threatening people in that criminal milieu on a daily basis.". Daily Mail Australia has confirmed he is no longer part of any of the eight specialist squads that make up State Crime Command - which includes Strike Force Raptor, the Homicide and Organised Crime Squads. 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