The arrest of longtime fugitive James Dalamangas has brought renewed hope for justice in a cold case nearly 30 years old.

Dalamangas was taken into custody in what authorities describe as a significant breakthrough in the decades-old Sydney killing investigation.

Photos show the gray-haired suspect being escorted by police officers in tactical vests, alongside an image of a younger man believed to be connected to the case.

The development has been welcomed by victims’ families and investigators who have pursued leads for almost three decades.

This arrest marks a major step forward in a case that had long gone cold, offering the possibility of closure for those affected by the original crime.

Authorities continue to build their case as the legal process moves forward.