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Haddara crime family’s ruthless hold on Melbourne goes up in flames as the tobacco wars hit home

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Police and underworld sources say the Haddara crime family, which has dominated the illicit tobacco market in Victoria for well over a decade, is now backed into a corner. The Age has identified at least 52 arson attacks, two murders, two non-fatal shootings, and numerous standover extortion attempts. Victoria Police has launched a special squad to deal with the worsening violence, Taskforce Lunar.

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Haddara crime family’s ruthless hold on Melbourne goes up in flames as the tobacco wars hit home

The Haddaras are losing out in the fight for control of the illicit tobacco trade as a challenger emerges with a loyal crew who will stop at nothing.

·Melbourne, Australia
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The Age broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Monday, February 26, 2024.
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