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NSW Police Warn of ‘New Era’ of Organised Crime as Gangs Use Drones and Mobile Phones to Film Killings - Sydney, NSW
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New South Wales Police say organised crime groups are increasingly using drones, encrypted technology and mobile phones to record violent attacks, describing the trend as a significant shift in criminal behaviour.
New South Wales Police have warned that organised crime has entered a "new era", with criminal groups increasingly using modern technology such as drones, encrypted messaging platforms and mobile phones to plan, monitor and record violent offences. Senior investigators say some offenders are filming executions and other attacks as part of ongoing gang conflicts.
The warning follows several recent investigations into organised crime across Sydney, where police allege technology has been used not only to coordinate attacks but also to capture footage of violent incidents. Detectives say drones have allegedly been deployed to conduct surveillance of intended targets before offences are carried out.
Authorities believe some recordings are used by criminal networks to intimidate rivals, demonstrate loyalty within organised crime groups or preserve evidence for those directing attacks remotely. Police say the use of consumer technology has made organised crime investigations increasingly complex.
NSW Police's State Crime Command said investigators are adapting their methods by expanding digital forensic capabilities and increasing intelligence sharing with federal and interstate law enforcement agencies. Officers are also focusing on recovering electronic devices and drone data during search warrants.
Police stressed that while the tactics used by criminal groups are evolving, law enforcement agencies are also investing heavily in advanced investigative tools to identify offenders. Detectives said digital evidence, including phone records, CCTV footage, drone data and online communications, has become a critical part of many organised crime prosecutions.
Authorities urged members of the public not to approach suspected organised crime figures and encouraged anyone with information about gang-related violence or illegal firearms to contact Crime Stoppers or NSW Police.
Investigations into several organised crime incidents remain ongoing, and police say they will continue targeting criminal networks through coordinated operations across New South Wales.
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New South Wales Police have warned that organised crime has entered a "new era", with criminal groups increasingly using modern technology such as drones, encrypted messaging platforms and mobile phones to plan, monitor and record violent offences. Senior investigators say some offenders are filming executions and other attacks as part of ongoing gang conflicts.
The warning follows several recent investigations into organised crime across Sydney, where police allege technology has been used not only to coordinate attacks but also to capture footage of violent incidents. Detectives say drones have allegedly been deployed to conduct surveillance of intended targets before offences are carried out.
Authorities believe some recordings are used by criminal networks to intimidate rivals, demonstrate loyalty within organised crime groups or preserve evidence for those directing attacks remotely. Police say the use of consumer technology has made organised crime investigations increasingly complex.
NSW Police's State Crime Command said investigators are adapting their methods by expanding digital forensic capabilities and increasing intelligence sharing with federal and interstate law enforcement agencies. Officers are also focusing on recovering electronic devices and drone data during search warrants.
Police stressed that while the tactics used by criminal groups are evolving, law enforcement agencies are also investing heavily in advanced investigative tools to identify offenders. Detectives said digital evidence, including phone records, CCTV footage, drone data and online communications, has become a critical part of many organised crime prosecutions.
Authorities urged members of the public not to approach suspected organised crime figures and encouraged anyone with information about gang-related violence or illegal firearms to contact Crime Stoppers or NSW Police.
Investigations into several organised crime incidents remain ongoing, and police say they will continue targeting criminal networks through coordinated operations across New South Wales.
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