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flag Melbourne's violent crime surge, fueled by black-market tobacco trade, has led to over 140 arson attacks and deaths, with gangs and organized crime driving escalating violence.

flag Melbourne faces a surge in violent crime, with over 140 arson attacks in two years targeting illicit tobacco shops, driven by high taxes fueling a black market. flag Organized crime, including figures like Kaz Hamad in Iraq, uses violence and encrypted apps to control the trade, leading to deaths like Katie Tangey, killed in a mistaken firebombing. flag Gangs, including outlaw motorcycle groups, are involved in escalating violence, such as attacks on the Prahran nightclub Love Machine. flag Despite proven rehabilitation programs, reform efforts remain underfunded, and government initiatives like machete amnesty bins face skepticism. flag Public safety remains strained amid systemic challenges in crime prevention and justice reform.

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