Sydney Gangsters Confuse Taxi for Armory, Forget Passenger Manners
KEY POINTS
- â˘Six people, including two teens aged 16 and 20, face charges after police found loaded guns in a Sydney taxi.
- â˘The arrests connect to a November incident where shots and a stun grenade targeted a home in Tallawong's north-west.
- â˘Police seized a dedicated encrypted phone among the contraband, highlighting the suspects' high-tech approach to crime.
In a classic case of 'hold my beer,' Sydney police nabbed four men and two teenage lads allegedly riding shotgun in a taxi packed with loaded firearms and a dedicated encrypted phoneâbecause apparently encrypted texts pair well with AK-47s. The youthful duo, 16 and 20 years old, clearly think maturity is an optional upgrade. This flamboyant cab ride is just the punchline to a larger November heist involving shots and a stun grenade fired into a Tallawong home, proving that Sydneyâs nightlife now includes taxis doubling as mobile arsenals. Police, presumably also wondering about the encryption app used, have charged all six, probably giving new meaning to âusername: cop, password: arrested.â
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Only in Sydney do you hail a taxi and get a side of loaded guns and encrypted chatter. At least the ride won't be boring.
When your Uber driver warns you about traffic, not the passengers packing heat and spy phonesâSydneyâs new casual combo.
Nothing like mixing teenage enthusiasm, loaded guns, and tech gadgets to prove crime hasnât gotten boring since the invention of taxis.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 12/30/2025 | Author: Australian Associated Press
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