A caravan containing explosives was discovered by police in northern Sydney on January 19, 2025, after being parked on a roadside since early December 2024.

Inside the caravan, authorities found a list of Jewish sites, including a synagogue, raising serious concerns about antisemitism and security within the Jewish community.

The explosives, which were determined to be up to 40 years old and lacked a detonator, could still create a significant blast wave, measuring up to 40 meters.

NSW Premier Chris Minns characterized the situation as a 'potential mass casualty event,' while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese supported this view, suggesting a terrorism angle.

However, the rush to label the incident as terrorism may complicate ongoing investigations, which are exploring various scenarios, including potential criminal involvement.

Police are investigating organized crime gangs as a possible source of the caravan, while also looking into a connection to a theft of mining explosives from decades ago.

Legal sources indicate that criminals sometimes disclose information about weapons or explosives to police in exchange for reduced sentences.

In related developments, eleven individuals have been arrested in connection with recent antisemitic attacks, highlighting ongoing concerns within the Jewish community.

The media leak regarding the caravan's existence on January 29 triggered a political scramble, with leaders vying for narrative control.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton took the opportunity to question Prime Minister Albanese's awareness of the incident, despite police assurances of no imminent threat.

Investigators are not dismissing the risks associated with the old explosives, as they continue to probe the circumstances surrounding their discovery.

Allegations have surfaced that underworld crime figures offered information about the caravan to police weeks before its discovery, seeking leniency in their sentences.