Sam 'The Punisher' Abdulrahim's tombstone smashed days after one-year anniversary of his murder

Melbourne underworld figure Sam "The Punisher" Abdulrahim's grave has been desecrated days after the one-year anniversary of his murder.

An almost six-foot marble tombstone featuring photos of the late boxer was today wrapped in black tarp after it was smashed overnight.

"It is believed unknown offender/s have entered the cemetery sometime between 1 February and 2 February," police said.

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"Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident."

Abdulrahim's loved ones today surrounded the 32-year-old's grave, almost one year to the day he was gunned down in front of his girlfriend in a Preston hotel car park.

The Greater Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust today assured families several security measures are in place to protect gravesites.

They are working with police, who were seen patrolling the cemetery today, to investigate the incident.

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