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Today, charges have been laid against two individuals in connection with a series of alleged public shootings that took place in Sydney’s south-west. Authorities suspect these attacks were orchestrated by a notorious crime family operating in the area.
Yesterday, two homes came under fire in what police describe as a coordinated effort. The first attack targeted a residence on Fairmont Street in Merrylands. This property is linked to Raf Alammedine, who is reputedly the leader of a local criminal syndicate.
Shortly thereafter, gunfire erupted at another house on Woodstock Road in Guilford. This home is reportedly associated with Adam Al Ahmad, whose sibling, Assad, is considered to be a prominent figure within the Alammedine crime organization.
Following these incidents, law enforcement officers spotted a black Range Rover traveling on Woodville Road in Merrylands. When the vehicle failed to comply with a stop request, a pursuit ensued.
Soon after police saw a black Range Rover driving along Woodville Road in Merrylands, and began chasing it when it failed to stop.
The vehicle allegedly failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated, travelling through local streets before being terminated.
The vehicle was found abandoned on Alexander Street, Fairfield, and following a search of the area, a 17-year-old boy and a 21-year-old man were arrested and taken to Cabramatta Police Station.
Following a search, police allegedly found and seized firearms and two jerry cans.
A stolen white SUV was also located on Portadown Road, Constitution Hill.
Both vehicles were seized to undergo forensic examination.
Police later raided a home on Percy Street, Fairfield, where police seized multiple items.
Both, the 17-yer-old and the 21-year-old, have been charged with firearms offences and carrying out organised criminal activity.
The man was also charged with driving dangerously.
The boy was refused bail and is scheduled to appear before a children’s court today.
The man was refused bail and is set to appear in court today.
Police investigations continue.
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