October 20th 2024.
A popular gym in Brunswick, known for its connection to notorious criminal Sam Abdulrahim, has once again fallen victim to a firebombing. This marks the second time in just five days that the Power Gymnasium has been targeted. The incident occurred early in the morning when the perpetrator arrived on Lygon Street and set fire to the stairwell leading to the gym on the upper floor.
Fortunately, the flames were quickly brought under control thanks to the prompt action of witnesses who called emergency services. It is suspected that the motive behind this attack is the gym's previous association with former Mongols bikie, Sam Abdulrahim. The gym had been his training base for many years, even after surviving numerous attempts on his life, including a shooting in 2022 outside a funeral in Fawkner. It is believed that there is a hefty bounty of $1 million on his head, resulting in multiple attacks on his properties and businesses in the past year.
The damage caused to Power Gym was far more extensive this time, as a stolen BMW was used to ram into the building before setting it ablaze. Tragically, the flames also destroyed an innocent family-owned bike shop on the ground floor, Cargocycles. The owners, who had invested a considerable amount of time and money into customizing bikes for NDIS-funded clients, are now facing uncertainty as they try to rebuild their business. Adding to their misfortune, the burnt store was also targeted by thieves who looted whatever they could from the damaged shelves.
As the investigation continues, the taskforce assigned to tackle Victoria's ongoing tobacco turf war, Taskforce Lunar, is leading the charge. The owner of Power Gym, who had previously lost his business to a fire last year, maintains that his facility has no ties to any underworld figures. However, given the recent chain of events, it is evident that the gym is being targeted due to its association with Sam Abdulrahim. The community is left in shock and disbelief at the senseless destruction caused by these criminal acts.
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