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'Police can't help you': The threat issued to Melbourne's pub and club owners

Melbourne is in the grip of a crime wave. But this time it's different and pub and club owners say they are scared as 'The Cartel' issues threats they do not understand.

First seen · 8:45 AM UTCMay 5, 2026

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'Police can't help you': The threat issued to Melbourne's pub and club ownersMelbourne is in the grip of a crime wave. But this time it's different and pub and club owners say they are scared as 'The Cartel' issues threats they do not understand.
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