Four Queensland men extradited from NSW over alleged home invasion
A group of men allegedly forced their way into a unit complex on Maroochydore's Sixth Avenue on April 10, threatening a 27-year-old man and 29-year-old woman with violence and demanding money.
Five men allegedly left the unit a short time later, leaving two from group behind with the man and woman.
Police were called to the unit after concerns were raised for the couple.
Two men, aged 30, were arrested inside the unit soon afterwards.
They have since been charged with one count each of deprivation of liberty and extortion with intent to gain benefit with threat of detriment.
On Thursday, New South Wales police executed search warrants across Sydney's western suburbs.
Four men were arrested and extradited on a Queensland arrest warrant on the same charges.
Detectives from the Sunshine Coast District Crime Group travelled to Sydney ahead of the extraditions.
Detective Inspector Chris Toohey said the arrests were the result of exhaustive police work during a "complex investigation".
"This has been a protracted investigation with close cooperation between specialist detectives and regional police, in conjunction with NSW Police Force," he said.
"This was a serious, vicious and premeditated attack and this outcome should serve as a strong warning criminal behaviour will not be tolerated."
The four extradited men arrived in Queensland on Friday and were due to face Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
A fifth man will be extradited at a later date due to unrelated medical issues.
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