Four people have been charged as part of an investigation into a spate of tobacco and vape store arson attacks that police have linked to the Finks bikie gang.
Four people have been charged as part of an investigation into a spate of tit-for-tat tobacco and vape store arson attacks that police have linked to the Finks bikie gang.
A 33-year-old man from Epping was charged with arson and related offences, two counts of motor vehicle theft, burglary and drug possession. A 31-year-old woman from Flemington was charged with arson and related offences, two counts of motor vehicle theft, burglary and drug possession.A battle between Middle Eastern organised crime entities and motorcycle gangs has been linked to 11 arson attacks on tobacconists dating back to March, causing damage to shops in Springvale, Moonee Ponds, Deer Park, Hoppers Crossing, Wodonga and Wangaratta.
On Friday morning, Victorian Police and Australian Border Force officers raided properties in Heidelberg, Kilmore, Flemington, Derrimut, Broadmeadows, Pascoe Vale and Glenroy, arresting four people.
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