Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure
Victoria Police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of orchestrating a series of arson attacks on Melbourne hospitality venues. Authorities allege the suspect is a high-ranking member of an organized crime syndicate with international links.
Police outside a fire-damaged Melbourne restaurant after an alleged arson attack linked to the so-called ‘hospo wars’ in April. Police have arrested a 20-year-old as part of an investigation into arson attacks on bars and restaurants. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP Police outside a fire-damaged Melbourne restaurant after an alleged arson attack linked to the so-called ‘hospo wars’ in April. Police have arrested a 20-year-old as part of an investigation into arson attacks on bars and restaurants. Photograph: Jay Kogler/AAP Victoria Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure Victoria police say they have arrested ‘high-ranking’ man from syndicate accused of orchestrating arson attacks
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