Coconut cartel funeral under heavy police guard

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.