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New South Wales is cracking down hard on gang violence after a deadly surge in Sydney, introducing laws that could send anyone plotting murder to prison for life—even if the crime never happens. Two fatal shootings in quick succession have sparked outrage, prompting sweeping changes: minors suspected of public shootings or firebombings linked to organized crime can now be tried as adults. The government’s strategy targets every level of criminal networks, from masterminds to enforcers, amid fears overseas bosses are fueling reckless attacks—including at least five mistaken-identity killings since last May. New laws also ban using digital platforms to coordinate serious crimes, while an extra $15 million boosts police tech to crack encrypted devices and communications. This aggressive push aims to dismantle organized crime by making planning violence punishable by the harshest penalties imaginable.

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