Coconut cartel funeral under heavy police guard | Sunrise

Lorenzo Lamalu, a coconut cartel leader, was farewelled at a funeral in Sydney's west under heavy police guard, following a shooting attack on a function centre where his memorial service was scheduled the previous day. The incident highlights escalating organised crime violence in Sydney, with former detective Peter Moroney noting that traditional criminal codes have disappeared, as hitmen now operate without regard for public safety or the presence of women and children. Police deployed significant resources including a helicopter and ground units, indicating they believed an imminent threat existed at the funeral service. Get the latest news » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ More from Sunrise » https://sunrise.com.au Subscribe to Sunrise » https://7news.link/SunriseSubscribe Subscribe to the Sunrise newsletter » http://7sunrise.link/Newsletter Connect with Sunrise online: Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/Sunrise Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/sunriseon7/ TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseon7 X » https://x.com/sunriseon7 #SunriseOn7 #7NEWS