A house in Hurstville, Sydney, has attracted widespread attention after being fitted with an extraordinary array of security measures, including 24 cameras, 18 searchlights and two reinforced steel gates. Owners Alex and Julie Saikaly, who have lived in the property for more than 30 years, say the elaborate setup reflects their distrust of people in the local area rather than any specific threat, insisting they simply want to protect their home. The story has since gone viral after a former gang member filmed himself visiting the property and questioning the owner about the unusual level of security.

The couple bought the 770-square-metre property in 1991 for $160,000 and have since spent around $60,000 on security, with installation taking more than a month. As well as the cameras and lights, the home features electric roller shutters, barred doors and even chained-up trailers parked outside. A security industry expert described the level of coverage as "probably overkill" for a single-storey home, while footage of Fred Nagi, a former Brothers for Life gang member, touring the property and interviewing Mr Saikaly has drawn significant online interest.