URGENT UPDATE: Authorities confirm that a sophisticated crime syndicate from New South Wales is behind the shocking murder of Athan Boursinos, a 21-year-old gangster, in Melbourne earlier this year. The targeted killing occurred in July 2023, just before Boursinos was set to face court on serious charges, including drug and weapon offenses.
Police state that Boursinos was gunned down in a laneway behind his family home in Wollert. The incident has intensified the investigation into organized crime activity in the area. Investigators believe members of the interstate gang traveled to Melbourne specifically to execute this hit.
The investigation reveals that Boursinos was part of a street crew controlled by notorious figures, including illicit tobacco mogul Kazem Hamad and his cousin, suspected drug trafficker Ahmed Al Hamza. Police have identified Boursinos’ connections to organized crime, which complicates the case as they search for the motive behind the ambush.
On Friday morning, Victoria Police released CCTV footage of two suspects believed to be involved in the assassination. Detective Acting Superintendent Mark Hatt emphasized the need for public assistance: “We are still working to establish the possible motive, although we have several lines of enquiry underway. Athan’s various connections to organized crime add a greater level of complexity to the investigation.”
The brazen attack has sent shockwaves through the community. Witnesses reported hearing gunfire, and images from the crime scene reveal a grey 2018 BMW coupe with two bullet holes in its door, shattered glass littering the ground. Following the shooting, the suspects fled in a stolen Nissan Patrol, switched to a stolen Volkswagen Golf, and later abandoned it after setting it on fire. They then transitioned to a BMW as they made their escape.
Police are urging anyone with information about the suspects, particularly those who may have traveled from New South Wales to commit this murder, to come forward. “If you believe you have any information relating to the men who may have carried out this murder, now is the time to speak up,” police stated.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities continue to piece together the complex web of organized crime that links Boursinos and his alleged associates. This chilling event serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing violence tied to crime syndicates operating across state lines.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
