Two Central Coast men have been charged following investigations into antisemitic incidents across Sydney’s eastern suburbs.
Strike Force Pearl was established in December 2024 by officers attached to the Counter Terrorism and Special Tactics Command – with support provided by Central Metropolitan Region, State Crime Command and State Intelligence Command – to investigate religious motivated arson attacks and offensive graffiti across the eastern suburbs of Sydney between October 2024 and February 2025.
On Monday, March 10 Strike Force Pearl investigators executed 11 simultaneous search warrants and three firearm prohibition orders, with assistance at five premises from the Australian Federal Police.
The strike across Sydney and the Central Coast resulted in 14 people being arrested and charged with 65 offences.
An 18-year-old from San Remo and a 20-year-old from Canton Beach were taken to Wyong Police Station where they were charged with Participate Criminal Group – Contribute Criminal Activity.
The younger man was also charged with Possess or Use a Prohibited Weapon without permit.
Police will allege in court that the two men were involved in providing vehicles which were used during the arson attack on a childcare centre on Storey St at Maroubra on January 21.
The fire caused damage worth an estimated $3.4M.
Both men appeared in Wyong Local Court the same day they were arrested and were granted conditional bail to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, March 26.
Strike Force Pearl detectives have now arrested 29 people and laid a total of 143 charges.
Their investigations into antisemetic incidents are ongoing.
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