The Daily Aus The underworld's social media recruits
Jun 18, 2025
The podcast dives into a shocking shooting at a Western Sydney kebab shop, highlighting the rampant gang violence in the area. Authorities express concern over organized crime figures leveraging social media to recruit hitmen. Listeners learn about the establishment of Task Force Falcon, created to tackle the rise in gun violence and organized crime. With ongoing investigations revealing disturbing patterns, the hosts discuss the challenges police face in combatting these evolving threats.
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Australia's Gun Crime Context
- Australia's overall gun crime rates have remained consistently low since 1996 after sweeping gun control reforms.
- However, organised crime-related gun violence has increased recently in Sydney and Melbourne.
Task Force Falcon Created
- Nine gun incidents related to organised crime occurred in New South Wales over six months, prompting a dedicated police task force.
- The task force investigates shootings, arson, kidnappings, and other violent crimes linked to gang networks.
Shootout at Western Sydney Kebab Shop
- Two men attacked a Western Sydney kebab shop, shooting three people including a woman who was an innocent bystander.
- One male victim is critically injured and linked to previous police investigations.