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Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure

The Guardian World Tuesday 14 July 2026, 03:08 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacksFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPolice have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne arson attacks, marking a major development in the city’s escalating hospitality wars. A 20-year-old was arrested in the city’s north-west on Tuesday.

Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacks

Police have arrested a man they say orchestrated a wave of Melbourne arson attacks, marking a major development in the city’s escalating hospitality wars.

A 20-year-old was arrested in the city’s north-west on Tuesday.

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