Police taskforce established against Melbourne’s tobacco ‘war’

Police are investigating a tobacco shop fire in Melbourne’s north this morning for potential links to ongoing conflict between crime syndicates.

Journalist at The Age, Marta Pascual Juanola, says Victoria Police have established a task force as recent crimes continue, affecting “innocent people”.

“It all started as a racket to make money, and now it’s turned into a full blown conflict between different groups,” she told Ross and Russel.

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