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Eight arrests over murder plot after shots fired outside home

EIGHT men have now been charged over their alleged involvement in a shooting at Merrylands, which includes a conspiracy to kidnap and murder another man.

On Monday, September 27, shots were allegedly fired outside a home on William Street, before shots were returned from the home at a white Mazda.
A 24-year-old was arrested after a short chase last Thursday, with police allegedly seizing methylamphetamine, while a mobile phone and handgun were located in the surrounding area.
He was charged with fire firearm at dwelling-house with disregard for safety, possess unauthorised firearm, and possess prohibited drug.
Seven men have been charged and are before the courts.