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The dark history of Melbourne’s hotspots

John Silvester maps Melbourne’s mafia power struggles, major heists, and resurgence of illicit markets like black-market tobacco, highlighting decades of organised crime and police challenges.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Crime seems to be woven into the very fabric of this city, though most passersby wouldn’t know about the secrets bubbling under the surface. But John Silvester does.

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The dark history of Melbourne’s hotspots

Crime seems to be woven into the very fabric of this city, though most passersby wouldn’t know about the secrets bubbling under the surface. But John Silvester does.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Friday, February 20, 2026.
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