- Five men arrested following late-night abduction
- Alleged victim understood to be Emilio Chalhoub
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By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA
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Five men have been arrested after another man, reportedly linked to a well-known crime family was allegedly abducted from his western Sydney home and assaulted during a terrifying late-night ordeal.
Police were called to a Guildford home at 11.30pm on Monday following reports a man had been assaulted and bundled into his car by a group of men.
The alleged victim is reported to be Emilio Chalhoub, who is understood to work as a bodyguard for Sydney rapper Ali Younes, aka Ay Huncho, an alleged Alameddine crime network associate.
A partially burnt-out Ford Ranger was found 5km away in Villawood a short time later.
The alleged victim aged in his 30s was found suffering from facial injuries an hour later on the Hume Highway at Casula – 16km from his home. He was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Police arrested five men in a nearby cul-de-sac with the assistance of the Raptor Squad.
Heavily armed tactical officers stormed a nearby property shortly after the arrests.
The men continue to be questioned by detectives at Liverpool Police Station on Tuesday morning. No charges have yet been laid.
Police arrested five men at Casula following the alleged abduction. No charges have yet been laid
The men were arrested on the Hume Highway at Casula, not far from where the alleged victim was found suffering from facial injuries
The alleged victim is believed to be the bodyguard of rapper Ali Younes (pictured)
Multiple crime scenes were established as an investigation into the alleged abduction was launched.
Police will also investigate whether the alleged kidnapping and burnt car located in Villawood are linked.
Anyone with information or footage is urged to call Crime Stoppers.
Police are scheduled to provide an update later on Tuesday.
The latest incident comes almost a year after Chalhoub was the target of a botched hit at his Guildford home.
His father was allegedly stabbed by a 15 and a 22-year-old in a case of mistaken identity.
The alleged incident in broad daylight attempt ended with three men in balaclavas arrested in dramatic scenes on the M4.
Multiple crime scenes have been established. Pictured is a cordoned-off footpath along the Hume Highway at Casula
The alleged victim was found at Casula an hour after he was abducted from his Guildford home
Police have repeatedly warned the notorious rapper that his life was in danger.
It follows a fresh wave of gangland conflicts across Sydney, prompting NSW Police to establish Taskforce Falcon to examine organised crime.
More to come.





