A syndicate allegedly running a coordinated baby formula theft and distribution operation has been busted by NSW Police in Sydney’s south-west.
Detectives formed Strike Force Polar earlier this year to investigate complaints from local retailers in the Bankstown area about a suspected coordinated theft and on-supply operation of baby formula.
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On Tuesday, two people were arrested as part of the investigation, and Bankstown Police Area Command said further arrests were expected.
A 45-year-old man was taken into custody after being pulled over by police in Padstow on Tuesday morning.
A short time later, detectives raided a business in Bankstown and a home at Chester Hill.
A police spokesperson said “significant quantities” of baby formula were found, along with various other items which were believed to be stolen.
A 41-year-old female owner of the Bankstown store was also taken into custody.
The pair is expected to be charged later today.
