Five men have been charged over an alleged kidnapping that led to the discovery of $1 billion worth of cocaine.
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Police from the NSW robbery and serious crime squad and Ryde Police area command raided a Blaxland Road Unit block in Ryde following reports of a break and enter.
Officers allegedly found four men in the underground carpark in a Toyota Yaris wearing all-black clothing and face coverings.
During a search of the men and their car, police allegedly found items "consistent with a kidnapping attempt" including a 60cm crowbar, bladed knife, box cutter, flash bar lights and zip ties.
The group - aged between 24 and 19 - were taken into police custody and charged with offences including aggravated break and enter in company with attempt to steal and participating in a criminal group.
Detectives identified the intended alleged victim around 10.45pm on December 18 and raided the associated unit.
It's alleged during the search they discovered 772kg worth of cocaine, with an estimated street value of more than $1 billion.
The unit's 24-year-old occupant allegedly attempted to flee the scene before being arrested and taken to Gladesville police station.
He was later charged with supplying a prohibited drug in a commercial quantity and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.
Police will allege the four men broke into the unit complex and intended to rob and kidnap the 24-year-old occupant.
All five men were refused bail.
State crime command's robbery and serious crime squad detective superintendent Joseph Doueihi said police had worked hard to disrupt organised crime across the state.
"This year alone, our detectives have arrested 48 people over alleged kidnapping offences, and through various other operations and strike forces, foiled a number of other violent acts such as public place shootings and homicides," he said.
"State crime command have our sights set on - and will continue to target - violent groups who are contracted by organised criminal networks to carry out their dirty work in their pursuit of power and control of the drug market in NSW."
