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Composite image of Sam Abdulrahim and the burnt out remains of a vehicle that police believe might have been used as a getaway car after his shooting in Preston on Tuesday.

Underworld hunt for ‘traitor’ who sold out Sam Abdulrahim

There was only a small window of opportunity to target Abdulrahim, who was due to fly out of Australia on Thursday and kept news of his whereabouts confined to his inner circle.

  • Chris Vedelago, Marta Pascual Juanola, Lachlan Abbott and Hannah Hammoud

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A torched car has been linked to the killing of Sam Abdulrahim.

Second suspected getaway car found after Abdulrahim execution

After shooting Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim and torching their initial getaway car in Reservoir, the killers are believed to have fled in a grey Ford Ranger ute.

  • Lachlan Abbott and Chris Vedelago
Underworld figure Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim in 2015.

Crime boss cousins with a grudge top list of Abdulrahim’s enemies

Dangerously exposed after a lifetime of double-crossing many of the most powerful underworld players, Sam Abdulrahim’s time finally ran out.

  • Chris Vedelago
Sam Abdulrahim was shot dead in Preston.

Organised hit team of four lay in wait to execute Sam ‘The Punisher’ Abdulrahim

After years on the run and subject to a $1 million murder contract, the underworld’s most-hunted man has been killed – shot in the head in an ambush in the car park of suburban Melbourne hotel.

  • Marta Pascual Juanola, Chris Vedelago, Lachlan Abbott, Cameron Houston and Melissa Cunningham
A woman with blood stained clothes is comforted at the scene.

Blood-stained clothes, howls of despair where ‘The Punisher’s’ time ran out

Sam Abdulrahim’s loved ones huddled together by the entrance of an unremarkable serviced apartment building that has now become part of Melbourne gangland folklore.

  • Marta Pascual Juanola and Lachlan Abbott
A Thomastown home and Port Melbourne business linked to Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim were targeted in overnight firebombings.

Who was Sam ‘The Punisher’ Abdulrahim and why was he a marked man?

After years on the run as the Melbourne underworld’s most hunted man, Abdulrahim has been shot dead. Who was he, and why did he have a target on his head?

  • Sherryn Groch and Chris Vedelago
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Syrian-Venezuelan cuisine on the menu at Preston’s suburban winery

Chef Frankie Hadid draws on her roots with bold, wood-fired flavours at Jamsheed Wines.

  • Quincy Malesovas
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Victorian local elections 2024: Greater Melbourne candidates speak out

Local election candidates across Greater Melbourne have responded to The Age’s survey. Read what the candidates in your area plan to do if they are elected.

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/preston-vic-egx