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Ex-Kiwis Star Matt Utai Awake and Talking as 15yo Charged After Sydney Drive-by Shooting
Two suspects aged 25 and 15 face charges amid gang-related violence linked to the Utai family, with multiple related attacks across western Sydney this week, police said.
- On Tuesday, a 25-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy were charged with shooting with intent to murder and participating in a criminal group over the shooting of former NRL winger Matt Utai in Greenacre.
- Police say the attacks follow an alleged underworld feud targeting the Utai family amid conflict between the Alameddine crime family and the Coconut Cartel, linked to Iziah Utai’s alleged criminal ties.
- About 6am, Matt Utai was shot outside his Macquarie St home in Greenacre, suffered gunshot wounds to his stomach and leg, underwent surgery, and remains in serious condition.
- NSW Police Strike Force Halesowen executed six search warrants, seized three vehicles and 1kg of cocaine, and arrested four males aged 16 to 19 and a 25-year-old in Marsden Park and Emerton on Friday.
- Police warned overseas masterminds may be directing attacks, with authorities alarmed by young offenders including juveniles and perpetrators remaining at large.
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