Getaway car supplied for gang war 'retaliation' attacks An auto dealer has denied knowing a car supplied to a colleague would be used for murderous retaliation as a deadly gangland war raged on. AAP · Oct 29, 2025
'Remorseful' man only 'sort of' knew murder victim A man has been jailed for his role in the death of a 23-year-old shot 14 times outside his front door, during a spate of gang-linked murders across Sydney. AAP · Jul 9, 2024
Comanchero associate found with $500,000 in cash A bikie associate who allowed a murder getaway vehicle to be stashed at his mother's unit complex was later found with more than half a million dollars cash. AAP · Apr 30, 2024
Police investigating 'Brownie' Ahmad shooting allegedly uncover separate gangland murder plot Morning raids lead to the arrest of two men as investigations into the alleged underworld hit continue. ABC News · May 1, 2023
CCTV of Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad's shooting death released as police hunt gunmen Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad, 39, was shot and killed when he left a friend's house on April 27, 2022. Police say he was only ever going to end up in a body bag, or back in jail. ABC News · Apr 20, 2023
Fourth charge over Sydney gangland murder A fourth man is accused of participating in the execution-style murder of Sydney gangland figure Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad. AAP · Dec 14, 2022
'Might as well have loaded the gun': Police charge 26yo over murder of 'Brownie' Ahmad Police say they have been waiting for a man now charged over the murder of notorious figure Mahmoud Ahmad to return to Australia from overseas. ABC News · Nov 10, 2022
Third man charged over alleged murder of Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad in Sydney's south-west A man will face court on Thursday, accused of plotting the fatal shooting of Sydney crime figure Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad in Sydney's south-west. ABC News · Nov 9, 2022
Brother of slain Sydney underworld figure remains behind bars due to fear of 'retaliation' The Federal Court dismisses Youssef Ahmad's application for parole due to fear he poses a risk to the community following the execution of his gangland figure brother. ABC News · Oct 27, 2022
Man accused of being accessory to Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad murder paid $1,000 after alleged hit, court told A court is told a man charged with being an accessory to the alleged underworld hit of Sydney gangster Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad allegedly hired a hotel room and directed a man to move a getaway car. ABC News · Oct 13, 2022
Sydney man charged over gangland shooting Police have charged a Sydney man for his alleged involvement in the murder of the nephew of a high-profile gangland figure. AAP · Oct 8, 2022
Second man charged over Ahmad slaying A second man has been charged over the execution of underworld figure Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad who was gunned down on a Sydney street. AAP · Jul 27, 2022
Second man charged over Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad's gangland murder Jason Laria is charged over his alleged role in the murder of underworld boss Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad in Sydney’s south-west earlier this year. ABC News · Jul 26, 2022
NSW man charged with offences related to Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad's gangland murder Police say more people are expected to be charged in the coming months over their involvement in the slaying of Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad. ABC News · Jun 29, 2022
AAP · Jun 28, 2022 Man charged over Ahmad shooting murder Task Force Erebus investigators have charged a man with planning the street execution of Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad in Sydney's southwest earlier this year.
ABC News · May 15, 2022 The Loop: Sydney gang shooting 'retribution', reaction to super first-home buyer scheme, and gruelling win for Aussie cyclist Here's your quick catch-up for this morning's news.
ABC News · May 15, 2022 Gangland detectives explore theory Rami Iskander was targeted for planning to avenge uncle's killing Detectives investigating the shooting death of Rami Iskander in Sydney's south-west are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry, including whether he was targeted for planning a revenge attack over his uncle's death, underworld figure Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad, the ABC understands.
ABC News · May 14, 2022 Nephew of slain Sydney underworld figure Mahmoud 'Brownie' Ahmad shot dead Multiple crime scenes are being examined by specialist forensic officers as detectives investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
ABC News · May 11, 2022 Power struggle inside NSW criminal gangs underworld after shootings fuels further violence, police say Police believe the latest violence may be the result of internal power struggles triggered by the targeted killing of a number of feared gang leaders.
ABC News · May 11, 2022 How Sydney's 'Balenciaga bikie' Tarek Zahed and his brother became the city's latest underworld targets Underworld enforcer Tarek Zahed's profile has been on the rise — now he's fighting for his life after ignoring repeated warnings from police there was a bounty on his head.
AAP · May 10, 2022 Bikie brothers shot in Sydney gym ambush Police are targeting criminal gangs after two Comanchero bikies were gunned down at a Sydney gym, leaving one of them dead and the other fighting for his life.
ABC News · May 1, 2022 Sydney news: Men arrested at gangland funeral to face court MORNING BRIEFING: The men arrested at the funeral of gangland figure Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad will face court as those responsible for the murder remain at large.
ABC News · May 1, 2022 Men arrested in Sydney police crackdown after gangland shooting of Mahmoud Ahmad Police conduct a blitz on organised crime groups and vow to stop retaliation after the violent shooting of organised crime figure Mahmoud Ahmad in the Sydney suburb of Greenacre.
AAP · Apr 30, 2022 Men arrested on way to Sydney gang funeral Two men have been arrested after being pulled over while on their way to the funeral of an underworld figure gunned down in a Sydney street.
ABC News · Apr 28, 2022 Sydney's gangland strike force lays more than 800 charges since its creation as they hunt latest killers Strike Force Hawk, the mega operation set up to target gangland violence, lays more than 800 charges against 251 people since its creation last year, as the killers of latest victim Mahmoud "Brownie" Ahmad are still on the run.