Strike Force Tromperie targeted syndicate allegedly linked to movement of $1bn through firearm, drug, tobacco and money laundering offences

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Australian police say they have disrupted if not eliminated what they allege is “the biggest criminal network or enterprise in Australia” following 43 raids that resulted in 28 arrests.

A year-long investigation involving New South Wales police, the NSW Crime Commission and Australian Border Force targeted the activities of the syndicate hailing from Lebanon.