Cops thwart murder plot to kill 30yo

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Police have thwarted a plot to kill a 30-year-old man. Picture: NCA NewsWire Christian Gilles

Two more men have been charged over an alleged murder plot to kill a 30-year-old man in Sydney.

NSW Police launched an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to murder the man, who lived in the Sydney metropolitan area.

Organised crime squad detectives established Strike Force Barralier in December last year that identified a group of men allegedly involved in the murder plot.

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NSW Police allege there was a murder plot to kill a 30-year-old Sydney man Picture: NCA NewsWire Christian Gilles

On Tuesday, police charged a 27-year-old man and a 29-year-old man after detectives travelled to Coffs Harbour on the state’s north coast.

The two men had been transferred from Clarence Correctional Centre to meet with police.

The 27-year-old man was charged with conspire and agree to murder any person and knowingly/recklessly direct criminal group assist crime.

The 29-year-old man was charged with conspire and agree to murder any person and participate criminal group contribute criminal activity.

Both men were refused bail to appear in Coffs Harbour Local Court on Tuesday.

Three other men have already been charged for their alleged involvement in the murder plot.

Their matters remain before the courts.