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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.

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

Accused gang leader wanted over foiled murder plot

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'

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

Reprisal fears after shooting hit on 'Angel of Death'

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.

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Guns for hire: police bust accused 'freelance' gang

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

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.

Fatal knife brawl started by social media beef

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 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.

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Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

Contractor accused of altering fines for crime groups

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

'Life-long' Rebels bikie has murder conviction quashed

'Life-long' Rebels bikie has murder conviction quashed

'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

Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers

Bodies found amid Mexico search for Australian brothers

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

Charges laid over hundreds of weapons bound for gangs

Charges laid over hundreds of weapons bound for gangs

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 teens on murder charges over stabbing near school

Three teens on murder charges over stabbing near school

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.

'Cannon fodder' gangsters patrolling Sydney suburb

'Cannon fodder' gangsters patrolling Sydney suburb

'Cannon fodder' gangsters patrolling Sydney suburb

'Cannon fodder' gangsters patrolling Sydney suburb

Police locked down Sydney streets to deter senior figures in the Haouchar organised crime network, whose bodyguards have reportedly been harassing residents.

Accused shooting getaway driver to remain behind bars

Accused shooting getaway driver to remain behind bars

Accused shooting getaway driver to remain behind bars

Accused shooting getaway driver to remain behind bars

The accused getaway driver in a shooting that killed one person and injured two others will remain behind bars after being denied bail.

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Third person arrested over underworld killing

A man has been transferred from prison into police custody ahead of an expected murder charge over an execution-style killing in Sydney.

Detectives declare major crime gang 'eradicated'

Police have claimed victory over a notorious Sydney crime gang after a three-year probe into its dial-a-dealer drug network and associated murders.

'Debilitated, damaged' bikie could leave jail this year

Tarek Zahed survived being shot 10 times in an attack that killed his brother, avoided a trial on murder charges and could be released from jail this year.

Man jailed for firearm offences linked to tobacco wars

A man who stored a handgun in a fridge has been handed a three-month prison term for firearm offences after Victorian tobacco war detectives arrested him.

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Further charges in foiled rapper kill plot

A third man has been charged for his alleged involvement in a criminal cell hired to murder gang rivals, including members of Sydney drill rap group ONEFOUR.

Arrest over series of arson attacks in Melbourne

A 25-year-old man has been arrested over a string of arson attacks in Melbourne, with investigators believing he ordered the fires.

Accused Mongols bikie caught smuggling drugs in prison

A prisoner has allegedly been caught trafficking drugs for an outlaw motorcycle gang from inside his cell by prison staff, a court has been told.

Lawyer hit in brazen shooting tight-lipped with police

Investigators hope the release of CCTV showing the lead-up to lawyer Mahmoud Abbas's Sydney shooting will help them find the gunman.

Thirteen arrested over Hells Angels motorcycle joyride

Police have arrested 13 men linked to the Hells Angels outlaw motorcycle gang for allegedly riding their motorcycles through Adelaide together.

Alleged Bondi gunman also accused of cocaine supply

A man charged with murdering underworld figure Alen Moradian is also accused of taking part in a major cocaine deal the day before his arrest.

Cars torched days after suspected gang-linked shooting

Police suspect two cars found torched in suburban Melbourne could be linked to an earlier shooting, which was reportedly connected to a gangland figure.

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