Sydney Caravan Terror Plot Exposed as Criminal Hoax, Police Say

Authorities allege organized crime orchestrated the fake plot to manipulate law enforcement and further unrelated criminal activities.

A caravan found in Sydney in January, initially believed to be part of a terror plot, was revealed to be a hoax created by organized crime groups.
Police discovered Power Gel explosives and notes targeting the Jewish community in the caravan, but investigators now assert it was never intended to cause harm.
Fourteen individuals were arrested on Monday in connection with antisemitic attacks across Sydney, though none were directly linked to the caravan incident.
Authorities allege the hoax was designed to divert police resources and potentially provide leverage for reduced sentences for certain criminals.
The investigation remains ongoing, with police continuing to execute search warrants and uncover connections to broader criminal activities.