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Melbourne tobacconist firebombings deny nearby stores insurance

Published Saturday, September 19, 2026 · Updated September 20

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  • Crime syndicates have been implicated in more than 200 firebombings of commercial and residential premises in Australia since 2023.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the significant financial burden placed on small businesses due to criminal activity beyond their control and calls for comprehensive efforts from governments, law enforcement, and regulators to address the illicit tobacco market and rising insurance costs.

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