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Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacks Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Police have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne arson attacks on behalf of a crime syndicate based in the Middle East, marking a major development in the city’s escalating hospitality wars. Detectives claim the arrest is the most significant since an outfit known as “The Commission” – allegedly led by Kazem “Kaz” Hamad – started targeting Victorian tobacco stores three years ago. That spree of arson attacks more recently morphed into violence at licensed venues. Continue reading...
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