Ibrahim bodyguard, Tongan Sam, 61, arrested in Merrylands after a loaded pistol found in car

John Ibrahim’s notorious ex-bodyguard, Semi “Tongan Sam” Ngata has been arrested by police after a long-running investigation into a loaded pistol was found in the glove box of a car in western Sydney earlier this year.

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A second arrest has been made in relation to a long-running police investigation after a loaded pistol was found in the glove box of a car in western Sydney earlier this year.

As a result of inquiries by detectives, Strike Force Raptor stopped a Nissan Patrol in South Wentworthville during the evening of January 16.

Officers spoke with the driver and sole occupant, a 26-year-old man, and checks revealed his licence was expired.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle, police located a loaded Bayard pistol in the glove box.

Semi "Tongan Sam" Ngata was arrested after connected to a loaded pistol in a car in Merrylands by Strike Force Raptor.

The man was arrested and charged at the time. He is due to reappear at Fairfield Local Court on Monday, September 23.

The firearm has been forensically examined and is now undergoing ballistic examination.

Following further inquiries, detectives with assistance from the Public Order and Riot Squad arrested a second man in relation to the incident, a 61-year-old Semi “Tongan Sam” Ngata, notorious as the former bodyguard of Kings Cross identity John Ibrahim, at a home in Merrylands on Wednesday.

The gun found in the car has lead to two arrests.

He was taken to Granville Police Station where he is assisting with inquires. Investigations are continuing.

Strike Force Raptor was established in 2009 and conducts proactive investigations and intelligence-based policing operations to prevent and disrupt conflicts, and dismantle any network engaged in serious organised criminal activity.