Dramatic moment man is arrested at Sydney Airport over the alleged gangland murder of a celebrity chauffeur gunned down outside an MMA gym in front of his 12-year-old son – just as he was about to leave the country

  • Detectives made an arrest over Taha Sabbagh shooting  

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly being involved in the shooting of a father and celebrity chauffer outside a Sydney gym.

Taha Sabbagh, 40, was shot dead outside the Elite Fight Force gym on Carlingford Street, in Sefton, western Sydney, on March 2. 

Mr Sabbagh had been dropping his 12-year-old son off at the gym in his black Mercedes SUV at about 6.30am when at least two alleged gunmen opened fire.

Taha Sabbagh, 40, was shot dead outside the Elite Fight Force gym on Carlingford Street, in Sefton, western Sydney

Taha Sabbagh, 40, was shot dead outside the Elite Fight Force gym on Carlingford Street, in Sefton, western Sydney

Detectives on Sunday arrested a man (pictured) as he prepared to board a flight out of the Australia at Sydney International Airport

Detectives on Sunday arrested a man (pictured) as he prepared to board a flight out of the Australia at Sydney International Airport

Detectives on Sunday arrested the man about 3.30pm as he was preparing to board a plane out of the country at Sydney International Airport. 

The man has been detained at Surrey Hills Police Station where he is expected to be charged with Mr Sabbagh’s murder. 

More to follow. 

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DailyMail

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