Three people have faced court accused of extortion after detectives seized designer clothes and shoes valued at $150,000 in Sydney's west.
An investigation was launched in July last year after a 34-year-old man claimed he had allegedly been extorted, robbed and assaulted by a group of men.
Police allege the incidents took place at a home in Tregear between July 2020 and March 2021, with the man also seriously assaulted by a group of men — including one carrying a pipe — in Londonderry in October 2020.
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A woman who was known to the man allegedly faced violent threats on several occasions and the man had a restored 1982 VH Holden Commodore and 2012 Harley Davidson V Rod motorcycle taken.
They are yet to be recovered.
As part of investigations, police executed a search warrant at properties on Cypress Drive, Yarrawonga, on January 24 this year where a pistol, two rifles, a shotgun, various ammunition, cannabis and cash was seized.
The 50-year-old male occupant was charged with firearm offences and remains before the courts.
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Police also executed search warrants at homes in Willmot, Cambridge Park, Mt Druitt, and two properties at Ropes Crossing from 6am yesterday.
During a search of a home at Ropes Crossing, police seized mobile phones, $5700 in cash, more than 100 pairs of designer shoes and other high-end clothing estimated to be worth more than $150,000.
The 28-year-old male occupant of the home was arrested and taken to Mt Druitt Police Station where he was charged.
A 34-year-old man, from Cambridge Park, and a 34-year-old man, from Ropes Crossing, were arrested and taken to St Marys Police Station where they were charged.
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Police will allege the three men targeted the other man over an outstanding debt.
All of the men are currently before the courts.
Investigations are continuing.