A man linked to a caravan filled with stolen explosives and the address of a Sydney synagogue is in police custody, as authorities investigate what they have described as a potential "mass-casualty event."  

A caravan laden with explosives has been found dumped on a Dural road with a sinister note containing the addresses of Jewish targets inside. https://t.co/TWh1KQh9q4 @ChrisReason7 #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/GQ3gq3IO2J

— 7NEWS Sydney (@7NewsSydney) January 29, 2025

 

The abandoned caravan, discovered in Dural, north-west Sydney, on January 19, contained Powergel explosives—powerful enough to create a 40-metre blast wave. The NSW Police confirmed that the vehicle also had the address of a synagogue, escalating fears of an intended attack. While the owner of the van has not been charged in connection with the explosives, they have been previously arrested for unrelated offences. Authorities have not disclosed how long they have been in custody or the nature of their charges.  

 

Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson stated that no direct arrests had been made concerning the explosives, but multiple individuals "around the periphery" of the investigation remain in custody. Those arrests were conducted under Strike Force Pearl, a task force established to combat the recent surge in antisemitic attacks in Sydney. However, given the severity of the caravan plot, the case has been transferred to the elite Joint Counter-Terrorism Team (JCTT), which includes the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation. More than 100 officers have been assigned to track down those responsible.  

 

NSW Premier Chris Minns defended the government's decision to keep the case under wraps for nine days before it was leaked to the media. He described the discovery as a “very serious threat” and declared that “there’s only one way of calling it out, and that is terrorism.”  

 

“This would strike terror into the community, particularly the Jewish community, and it must be met with the full resources of the government. And I want to assure the people of NSW that’s exactly what’s happening,” Minns stated.  

 

Authorities were first alerted when a local resident moved the caravan, which had been parked dangerously on the roadside between December 7 and January 19. Security agencies swiftly intervened, seizing the vehicle and confirming the presence of the stolen explosives, believed to have been taken from a mine site.  

 

Despite the alarming discovery, Hudson assured the public that police have “no information that there are further explosives in our community in relation to conducting antisemitic attacks anywhere.”  

 

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the incident as an “attempt at terror” and emphasized that “hate and extremism have no place in Australian society.” Opposition Leader Peter Dutton also described the case as "sickening" and called on the federal government to disclose when it was first briefed and what measures were taken to protect Australia’s Jewish community.  

 

While the investigation continues, security agencies remain on high alert as authorities work to uncover the full scope of the plot and its intended targets.

 

Based on a report by Sydney Morning Herald 2025-01-30

 

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the incident as an “attempt at terror” and emphasized that “hate and extremism have no place in Australian society.”

 

So why did you import it?

 

 

The usual left wing suspects will no doubt be on here soon, blaming the targets of this proposed antisemitic terrorism, rather than the perpetrators; this, while their very own societies sleepwalk towards Islamification.

 

 

 

 

55 minutes ago, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

 

The usual left wing suspects will no doubt be on here soon, blaming the targets of this proposed antisemitic terrorism, rather than the perpetrators; this, while their very own societies sleepwalk towards Islamification.

 

 

 

 

I’ll call hogwash on that.

 

The left wing response I and others I follow in this forum subscribe to is to blame the actual individuals who commit crimes for the crimes they commit and absolutely not blame victims or intended victims.

 

But of course I have no objection for you dreaming up reasons to feel aggrieved, if that’s your thing, just don’t post such nonsense and expect it not to be challenged.

 

I wonder though, will you speak up against innocent communities being blamed for the actions of individuals?

 

3 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

I’ll call hogwash on that.

 

The left wing response I and others I follow in this forum subscribe to is to blame the actual individuals who commit crimes for the crimes they commit and absolutely not blame victims or intended victims.

 

But of course I have no objection for you dreaming up reasons to feel aggrieved, if that’s your thing, just don’t post such nonsense and expect it not to be challenged.

 

I wonder though, will you speak up against innocent communities being blamed for the actions of individuals?

 

 

Whoosh …….. hilariously predictable left wing response; thank you kindly for obliging with some classic default whataboutery. Cosmic.    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

 

1 hour ago, Eloquent pilgrim said:

 

Whoosh …….. hilariously predictable left wing response; thank you kindly for obliging with some classic default whataboutery. Cosmic.    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

 

Sorry for calling out your self aggrieved hogwash.

 

No need to thank me.