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21 January 2025
“Terrifying” confrontation of Murphy Street tobacconist released by police

POLICE are appealing for public assistance following an extortion and subsequent arson of a Wangaratta tobacco store in 2023 linked to a criminal syndicate amidst the state’s war on tobacco. 

The first incident occurred just after 4pm on Tuesday, July 4, when two unknown men entered the Murphy Street tobacco store.

Detectives from Taskforce Lunar this week released a video of a man in whi...

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