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Gang shooting victim 'tracked with iPhone', judge hears

Gang shooting victim 'tracked with iPhone', judge hears

A man used an iPhone app and GPS tracker to locate a murder victim ahead of a fatal shooting linked to organised crime, a prosecutor has alleged.

Woman's alleged jerry can hunt before anti-Semitic act

Woman's alleged jerry can hunt before anti-Semitic act

Woman's alleged jerry can hunt before anti-Semitic act

Woman's alleged jerry can hunt before anti-Semitic act

Police are pursuing at least two more gang members allegedly behind an anti-Semitic incident, while a woman arrested over the attack remains locked up.

Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution

Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution

Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution

Shooters used lights and siren in gangland execution

Flashing lights and a siren were used by shooters to stop a slain organised crime figure before he was sprayed with bullets.

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Plan for illegal vape sale profits to go up in smoke

Plan for illegal vape sale profits to go up in smoke

A state government is investigating ways to financially target those selling vapes and illicit tobacco in an effort to disrupt the underground criminal market.

Man behind bars, another on the run after cops shot at

Man behind bars, another on the run after cops shot at

A man has faced court and another remains at large after shots were allegedly fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit.

Charges laid after police shot at in suburban pursuit

Charges laid after police shot at in suburban pursuit

Charges have been laid after shots were fired at police during a high-speed suburban pursuit, sparked by an apparent botched gangland hit.

Tobacco wars ignite as rivals attempt daytime execution

Tobacco wars ignite as rivals attempt daytime execution

Illicit tobacco syndicates trying to control the market are believed to be behind the targeted daylight execution attempt on a man in his car.

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Young fatal stabber could walk free in four years

Young fatal stabber could walk free in four years

Young fatal stabber could walk free in four years

Young fatal stabber could walk free in four years

A boy who brought a knife to a popular beach and stabbed an 18-year-old from a rival gang who later died has been sentenced to four years in youth detention.

Man guilty of murder after father shot outside gym

Man guilty of murder after father shot outside gym

Man guilty of murder after father shot outside gym

Man guilty of murder after father shot outside gym

A man who drove two men to and from the fatal shooting of a father outside a gym has been convicted of murder after a jury found he knew about the deadly plan.

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

Record cocaine plot dead in water as smugglers hit snag

An alleged plot by a notorious bikie gang to import the largest ever amount of cocaine into Australia has been foiled by police and a broken down boat.

'Coming for you': man shot had links to organised crime

'Coming for you': man shot had links to organised crime

'Coming for you': man shot had links to organised crime

'Coming for you': man shot had links to organised crime

Police continue to hunt for the perpetrators who fatally shot a man with known links to organised crime in a targeted attack on a Sydney street.

Lawyer X Gobbo 'made the choice' to become an informer

Lawyer X Gobbo 'made the choice' to become an informer

Lawyer X Gobbo 'made the choice' to become an informer

Lawyer X Gobbo 'made the choice' to become an informer

Barrister-turned-informer Nicola Gobbo did not have to become a human source, lawyers representing Victoria have argued at her civil trial against police.

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Charges struck out against gangland figure Mick Gatto

Underworld figure Mick Gatto was originally facing extortion and assault offences but the prosecution has withdrawn all charges.

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Record crime, but minister insists it's under control

Crime is increasing in Victoria as child offences escalate but the state's police minister says offending is under control.

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Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Arrest warrants have been issued for the accused leader of Sydney's Alameddine crime gang and an associate for a bungled alleged attempt to kill a rival.

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Drawing up a shortlist of suspects in the killing of an underworld figure is proving difficult because of the many people who wanted him dead, police say.

Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

Three men allegedly carrying out criminal offences such as shootings and kidnappings for organised crime networks have been arrested.

Gangland boss murder accused's cases fast tracked

Two men charged over the execution-style murder of a gangland boss Gavin "Capable" Presto in broad daylight have been committed to stand trial.

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Fatal knife brawl started by social media beef

A social media beef turned deadly when one rival group tracked down the address of the other by organising a fake drug deal then allegedly planned an attack.

Rapper and accused gangster bailed with $1.8m pledge

Rapper and alleged Alameddine gang associate Ali Younes - also known as Ay Huncho - has been granted bail over an alleged kidnapping in Sydney's west.

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

A woman has faced court accused of accepting payments from drivers to alter hundreds of penalties while she worked for a Fines Victoria contractor.

'Life-long' Rebels bikie has murder conviction quashed

A court has overturned the murder conviction of one of six men found guilty over the fatal bashing of Clint Starkey in 2017.

Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers

Mexican authorities have found three bodies on Baja Peninsula, where two Australian brothers and a friend went missing.

Charges laid over hundreds of weapons bound for gangs

The police seizure of more than 400 banned weapons bound for youth gangs in Melbourne has resulted in more than 140 charges against a shopkeeper.

Three teens on murder charges over stabbing near school

Three teenagers are set to face court after an 18-year-old was killed and a 19-year-old wounded in a stabbing attack near a western Sydney school.

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