Police claim breakthrough in Melbourne’s hospitality wars, alleging links to overseas crime figure
Police in Melbourne have made a significant arrest in their investigation into a series of arson attacks on bars and restaurants, alleging links to an overseas crime figure. The 20-year-old man arrested is believed to be a high-ranking member of a crime syndicate and has been charged with numerous offences. The arrest is seen as a major breakthrough in the city's hospitality wars, which have been escalating in recent months.
- ▪A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of arson attacks on Melbourne bars and restaurants.
- ▪The man is alleged to be a high-ranking member of a crime syndicate with links to an overseas crime figure.
- ▪The arrest is part of Operation Eclipse, a major investigation into crime syndicates involved in offences linked to hospitality venues.
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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/AAPView image in fullscreenPolice 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.
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