Mother, father and their son are accused of running a drug syndicate in Sydney

A mother, father and their son are accused of running a ‘well-organised’ drug syndicate allegedly responsible for ‘hundreds’ of cocaine deals across Sydney.

The trio were arrested by police at a property in Bankstown, 16km southwest of the Sydney, on Friday around 4pm after officers conducted a drug raid.

Police allege Omar Fawaz Mahfouz, 27, was the supplier for the syndicate while both his mother Gladiss Mahfouz, 52, and father Fawaz Mahfouz, 53, allegedly had a hand in running the illegal operation.

Mr Mahfouz is accused of taking customer orders via a mobile phone. His mother and father allegedly ran the business and oversaw the finances.

All three family members have been charged with drug supply, dealing with proceeds of crime and participating in a criminal group.

Taxi driver Abdul Arnout, 57, was allegedly employed by the syndicate to transport drugs to buyers across the city. 

He was also taken into custody on Friday and was charged with ongoing drug supply, participating in a criminal group and proceeds of crime offences. 

Gladiss Mahfouz, 52, (pictured) is alleged to have ran the business alongside her husband

The image shows one of the suspects being arrested on Friday before he was later taken into custody 

Detective ­Inspector Glen Fitzgerald described the alleged drug business as ‘well organised’ and ‘meticulously planned’ (Suspect being arrested is pictured) 

Police also executed search warrants at homes in Bankstown, Bass Hill, Campsie, and Rhodes.

While searching the properties, officers seized cash, a money counting machine, a baton, and various electronic items.

Detective ­Inspector Glen Fitzgerald said the alleged drug business would be described as ‘well organised’ and ‘meticulously planned’, reported The Daily Telegraph. 

The image shows a bag of money that has been seized by New South Wales police officers

Defence lawyer Abigail Bannister said Mrs Mahfouz was a full-time carer for her 80-year-old father. 

All four suspects appeared in Parramatta Bail Court yesterday and were refused bail.

The Mahfouz’s are due to reappear at Burwood Local Court on March 25.

Mr Arnout is due to reappear at Bankstown Local Court on April 3.

Investigations into the alleged syndicate are continuing.