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MELBOURNE: Illegal tobacco ring – 10 arrests by Police

Friday, June 5, 2026

Ten people have been arrested over their alleged involvement in a syndicate trafficking drugs, firearms and peptides across Melbourne and importing illicit tobacco.Police from the Eastern Region Crime Squad executed 12 simultaneous search warrants across the CBD, southeastern and northern suburbs from 10am Thursday (June 4).The searches uncovered more than 2kg of cocaine with an…

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MERRI-BEK: Cash terminal taken at Pascoe Vale

Merri-bek Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a burglary in Pascoe Vale earlier this year.A grey Mitsubishi ASX parked on O’hea St about 5.30am on Sunday, March 1.It is believed two male offenders got out of the vehicle and approached a licensed premises on Cumberland Rd.Police were told they…

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NORTH-WEST: Police officer charged

A senior constable from north-west metro region has been charged following an investigation.The 35-year-old man has been charged with one count of distribute intimate image.The incident occurred in 2023 while the police officer was off duty.He has been charged on summons and will appear before a magistrates’ court at a later date.

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MERRI-BEK: Driver charged

Fawkner Highway Patrol officers have charged a driver following a collision in Brunswick West on Thursday, June 4.Emergency services were called to reports a car had struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Melville Rd and Victoria St just after 8.30am.The pedestrian, a 70-year-old female, was transported to hospital with serious injuries.The driver of the…

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CASEY: 3 teens charged over affray

Casey Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested three teenagers following an affray in Clyde North on Sunday, June 7.Police were called to the scene after reports up to four teenagers, some armed with weapons, were seen fighting at the Linsell Boulevard centre on May 31 about 4.40pm.It is alleged four males, who were armed with…

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MELBOURNE: Police dismantle drug syndicate

Police have dismantled an alleged syndicate trafficking drugs, peptides and firearms and importing illicit tobacco.Investigations began last year into the alleged distribution of large quantities of cocaine, peptides and steroids, as well as firearms across Melbourne.The alleged criminal network came crashing down today, with eight people arrested during 12 search warrants across Melbourne, where police…

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WHITTLESEA: 2257c sign Mernda police hours petition

Northern Victoria MLC Wendy Lovell (pictured) has tabled a petition with 2257 signatures calling on the State Government to ensure that Mernda Police Station is fully staffed and returns to being open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.Local people were “shocked and outraged” to learn that a second round of savage cuts to…