AdvertisementThe Parramatta Eels have sidelined a rising star over concerns for his safety and to protect teammates, staff and spectators amid a deadly gangland war between the Alameddine crime family and a rival criminal group. Mohamed Alameddine has not played in the NSW Cup – a tier below the NRL – since June 8. The Alameddine family has for several months been the target of sustained attacks from rival group, the Coconut Cartel. Mohamed Alameddine is not accused of any wrongdoing. Two of Alameddine’s relatives flee after being confronted by a gunman outside a western Sydney school.