There is cautious optimism Melbourne’s destructive tobacco wars ended with the murder of Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim.

After years on the run as the Melbourne underworld’s most hunted man, Abdulrahim has been shot dead. Who was he, and why did he have a target on his head?

Violence in Melbourne dramatically escalated as the enemies of the underworld’s most hunted man viciously targeted his loved ...

On Tuesday the man who dubbed himself 'The Punisher' was shot dead in a hail of bullets by men suspected to be linked to friends of Ors, known to his mates as 'KD'. Ors hugged Abdulrahim when ...

Sam Abdulrahim, known as "The Punisher", has been gunned down at an apartment complex car park in Preston. The ex-Mongols bikie with links to the underworld has had several previous attempts on ...

Two days after Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim was murdered in a brazen execution-style shooting, distraught family and friends have farewelled the slain underworld figure in Melbourne’s north ...

Several also believe this week's killing of boxer Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim will close the book on a violent dispute involving firebombings, assassination attempts and a lot of collateral damage.

When Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim picked-up the newspaper on Monday, he had even more cause to feel anxious than usual. Already living in hiding, Abdulrahim was well aware he was a walking target.

Sam ‘The Punisher’ Abdulrahim remained close with his mother and father despite the numerous contracts on his head. Picture: Supplied Also seen celebrating at the event was Abdulrahim’s wife ...