Kidnapping is the new firebombing as tobacco war rolls on despite jailing of kingpin
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Source: The Age
Published: 2026-08-06 05:00 UTC+10:00
Section: National / Victoria
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Military & Defence, Australia, Economy & Finance, Financial Markets, Family, Business & Economy, Crime & Justice, War & Conflict
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Nationwide crime syndicate The Commission ordered the kidnapping and assault of a family member of a tobacco store owner in a major new escalation of the violence used to control the tobacco market.
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