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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, JUL 30 – Five men aged 26 to 33 were arrested as alleged foot soldiers in the targeted daylight shooting of Robert Issa, linked to Melbourne's illegal tobacco wars, police said.
- Police arrested five men in Melbourne early on Thursday for their alleged role in the daylight shooting murder of 27-year-old Robert Issa on October 7, 2023.
- The shooting occurred in a crowded car park outside Craigieburn Central shopping centre at about 3pm and is believed to be a targeted attack linked to organised crime.
- Four men wearing balaclavas exited a black Range Rover and fired multiple shots into Issa's white Mercedes station wagon, killing him and seriously injuring his male associate.
- Detective Inspector Dean Thomas described the shooting as extremely violent and stated that while these arrests represent a significant development in the investigation, they mark just the initial phase of the inquiry.
- Authorities continue investigating who ordered and financed the attack, emphasizing the unacceptable risk posed to innocent bystanders present during the shooting.
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Five alleged 'foot soldiers' arrested over fatal shooting in shopping centre car park
Detectives have arrested five men as part of their investigation into the fatal shooting of Melbourne man Robert Issa in a shopping centre car park in 2023.Homicide squad detectives took the men from Kew, Mickleham, Pascoe Vale, and Fawkner into custody shortly after 6am.Homicide Squad Detective Inspector Dean Thomas said that while this is a "turning point" in the investigation, it is "only the beginning".READ MORE: Australian suspects forced t…
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