Victoria police have arrested a 20-year-old man alleged to be a high-ranking member of a criminal syndicate involved in a series of arson attacks in Melbourne. This arrest is part of Operation Eclipse, which targets organized crime linked to hospitality venues and other serious offenses, including a mistaken-identity kidnapping.
The investigation has revealed that the suspect used encrypted applications to coordinate various criminal activities. Authorities emphasize the significance of this arrest in addressing the ongoing issues within Melbourne's hospitality sector and organized crime's influence on it.