Two people have been charged today over alleged public place shootings in Sydney’s south-west.

Police believe the attacks on two houses yesterday were coordinated by a Sydney crime family.

One of the houses struck early yesterday, on Fairmont Street in Merrylands, is the home of Raf Alammedine, the alleged leader of a criminal group.

 


Two people have been charged over public place shootings in south-west Sydney on Saturday, April 18.© Nine

Shortly later bullets were fired at another house in Woodstock Road in Guilford, believed to be owned by Adam Al Ahmad, whose brother Assad is an alleged Alammedine crime boss.

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.