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The alleged car thieves operated silently and in the dead of night.
No windows were cracked or smashed. Rather, police will allege they moved swiftly, jimmying open sliding doors and stealing the keys of high-performance cars like Jaguars and Mercedes-Benzes, before simply commencing the ignition and driving away.
Police swooped today, arresting Greystanes man Harry Kalal, 21, and Plumpton's Luke Krasser, 20.
The dudes are now facing allegations of masterminding a syndicate operating in Sydney and on the NSW Central Coast, specialising in the theft of high-performance cars.
The dudes were arrested in raids this morning.
Part of the haul is a black Jaguar, two Jeep Cherokees, three silver Mercedes-Benzes and four Holdens, totalling more than $680,000.
Investigators believe the stolen vehicles were then on-sold “to criminals”.
“We suspect a number of these stolen motor vehicles have been then used in the commission of a number of serious offences,” Property Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Murray Chapman said today.
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9NEWS understands a burnt-out luxury Mercedes, used as a getaway car in the gangland execution of Walid Ahmad, has also been linked to the syndicate.
Authorities today told media it's alleged the profits were used to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The boys appeared to flaunt their wealth on social media. (Instagram)
The dudes collective photos of witnesses, cars and money. (Instagram)
Social media accounts of both Mr Kalal and Mr Krasser boast pictures of luxury witnesses, cash and boots.
Today, Mr Kalal's brother Rakan told 9NEWS his brother was guiltless.
“They (police) ransacked my house, they smashed my letter box,” Rakan Kalal said, referring to today's raid and arrest.
Mr Kalal taken to Merrylands Police Station and charged with four counts of disposing of a motor vehicle, where theft is serious indictable offence; and knowingly dealing in the proceeds of crime.
He appeared at Fairfield Local Court today. Bail was refused and he will face Burwood Court on September 13.
Mr Krasser was arrested at Plumpton, before being taken to Mt Druitt Police Station and charged with fourteen counts of aggravated break and come in, eleven counts of stealing a motor vehicle, and knowingly dealing in the proceeds of crime.
He did not emerge via audio-visual Link or apply for bail, and the matter was adjourned.
Real estate agent Reza Karim's luxury Mercedes was snatched in May.
Today he told 9NEWS he was powerless at the knees when he discovered it was gone.
“I was truly jiggling on that morning, when I witnessed that my car was not there,” he said.
Mr Karim's car was stolen from his Bardia home in Sydney's south-west.
Police will allege in the middle of the night, while he, his wifey and two children slept, his house was ransacked and keys stolen.
Police anticipate more arrests.
“Those people know who they are and they should be fairly jumpy,” Det. Supt Chapman said.
Alleged masterminds of car theft syndicate flaunted wealth on social media
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Alleged masterminds of car theft syndicate flaunted wealth on social media
The alleged car thieves operated silently and in the dead of night.
No windows were cracked or smashed. Rather, police will allege they moved swiftly, jimmying open sliding doors and stealing the keys of high-performance cars like Jaguars and Mercedes-Benzes, before simply embarking the ignition and driving away.
Police swooped today, arresting Greystanes man Harry Kalal, 21, and Plumpton's Luke Krasser, 20.
The studs are now facing allegations of masterminding a syndicate operating in Sydney and on the NSW Central Coast, specialising in the theft of high-performance cars.
The dudes were arrested in raids this morning.
Part of the haul is a black Jaguar, two Jeep Cherokees, three silver Mercedes-Benzes and four Holdens, totalling more than $680,000.
Investigators believe the stolen vehicles were then on-sold “to criminals”.
“We suspect a number of these stolen motor vehicles have been then used in the commission of a number of serious offences,” Property Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Murray Chapman said today.
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9NEWS understands a burnt-out luxury Mercedes, used as a getaway car in the gangland execution of Walid Ahmad, has also been linked to the syndicate.
Authorities today told media it's alleged the profits were used to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The dudes appeared to flaunt their wealth on social media. (Instagram)
The boys collective photos of sees, cars and money. (Instagram)
Social media accounts of both Mr Kalal and Mr Krasser boast pictures of luxury witnesses, cash and boots.
Today, Mr Kalal's brother Rakan told 9NEWS his brother was harmless.
“They (police) ransacked my house, they smashed my letter box,” Rakan Kalal said, referring to today's raid and arrest.
Mr Kalal taken to Merrylands Police Station and charged with four counts of disposing of a motor vehicle, where theft is serious indictable offence; and knowingly dealing in the proceeds of crime.
He appeared at Fairfield Local Court today. Bail was refused and he will face Burwood Court on September 13.
Mr Krasser was arrested at Plumpton, before being taken to Mt Druitt Police Station and charged with fourteen counts of aggravated break and inject, eleven counts of stealing a motor vehicle, and knowingly dealing in the proceeds of crime.
He did not show up via audio-visual Link or apply for bail, and the matter was adjourned.
Real estate agent Reza Karim's luxury Mercedes was snatched in May.
Today he told 9NEWS he was powerless at the knees when he discovered it was gone.
“I was truly jiggling on that morning, when I spotted that my car was not there,” he said.
Mr Karim's car was stolen from his Bardia home in Sydney's south-west.
Police will allege in the middle of the night, while he, his wifey and two children slept, his house was ransacked and keys stolen.
Police anticipate more arrests.
“Those people know who they are and they should be fairly jumpy,” Det. Supt Chapman said.
Alleged masterminds of car theft syndicate flaunted wealth on social media
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Alleged masterminds of car theft syndicate flaunted wealth on social media
The alleged car thieves operated silently and in the dead of night.
No windows were cracked or smashed. Rather, police will allege they moved swiftly, jimmying open sliding doors and stealing the keys of high-performance cars like Jaguars and Mercedes-Benzes, before simply commencing the ignition and driving away.
Police swooped today, arresting Greystanes man Harry Kalal, 21, and Plumpton's Luke Krasser, 20.
The fellows are now facing allegations of masterminding a syndicate operating in Sydney and on the NSW Central Coast, specialising in the theft of high-performance cars.
The guys were arrested in raids this morning.
Part of the haul is a black Jaguar, two Jeep Cherokees, three silver Mercedes-Benzes and four Holdens, totalling more than $680,000.
Investigators believe the stolen vehicles were then on-sold “to criminals”.
“We suspect a number of these stolen motor vehicles have been then used in the commission of a number of serious offences,” Property Crime Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Murray Chapman said today.
Related Articles
9NEWS understands a burnt-out luxury Mercedes, used as a getaway car in the gangland execution of Walid Ahmad, has also been linked to the syndicate.
Authorities today told media it's alleged the profits were used to fund a lavish lifestyle.
The guys appeared to flaunt their wealth on social media. (Instagram)
The guys collective photos of witnesses, cars and money. (Instagram)
Social media accounts of both Mr Kalal and Mr Krasser boast pictures of luxury observes, cash and footwear.
Today, Mr Kalal's brother Rakan told 9NEWS his brother was harmless.
“They (police) ransacked my house, they smashed my letter box,” Rakan Kalal said, referring to today's raid and arrest.
Mr Kalal taken to Merrylands Police Station and charged with four counts of disposing of a motor vehicle, where theft is serious indictable offence; and knowingly dealing in the proceeds of crime.
He appeared at Fairfield Local Court today. Bail was refused and he will face Burwood Court on September 13.
Mr Krasser was arrested at Plumpton, before being taken to Mt Druitt Police Station and charged with fourteen counts of aggravated break and come in, eleven counts of stealing a motor vehicle, and knowingly dealing in the proceeds of crime.
He did not show up via audio-visual Link or apply for bail, and the matter was adjourned.
Real estate agent Reza Karim's luxury Mercedes was snatched in May.
Today he told 9NEWS he was powerless at the knees when he discovered it was gone.
“I was truly wiggling on that morning, when I spotted that my car was not there,” he said.
Mr Karim's car was stolen from his Bardia home in Sydney's south-west.
Police will allege in the middle of the night, while he, his wifey and two children slept, his house was ransacked and keys stolen.
Police anticipate more arrests.
“Those people know who they are and they should be fairly jumpy,” Det. Supt Chapman said.
