Sydney police say they have interrupted the work of a criminal gang that has been involved in murder and shootings over the past decade.
Fifteen people with alleged links to the Assyrian gang DLAST HR (The Last Hour) have been arrested after a series of early morning raids on Monday.
Officerse say they seized thousands of dollars worth of drugs, along with cash and luxury items.
Assistant Commissioner Frank Minnelli told the ABC the arrests were the culmination of an 18-month police operation.
"These people have been involved in public place shootings in murders and have been a criminal enterprise within the south west of Sydney," he said.
"Some of the information relates to cannabis, but what we're talking about is an enterprise, a criminal group that have made thousands upon thousands of dollars through their criminal activities.
More than 300 heavily armed police took part in 22 raids across the city's south west in the operation against the gang, which is also known as the Assyrian Kings.
The men are facing 29 charges relating to drug supply and possession and being part of a crime gang.
Among the items allegedly seized are drugs, replica guns, cash and a sports car in suburbs such as Fairfield, Bonnyrigg, Horningsea Park, Hinchinbrook and Canley Vale.
At Rossmore a 34-year-old man was arrested and police seized four jet skis and a boat.
Two car dealerships and the office of a real estate agent in Liverpool were among the business premises raided, while police divers have been scouring a local dam.
Assistant Commissioner Frank Mennilli says the group has been operating since 2000.
