November 30th 2024.
Recently, a group of individuals in Melbourne found themselves in hot water after being charged with stealing a large amount of alcohol from various liquor stores. The estimated value of the stolen goods was a whopping $320,000. According to the police, the six men were believed to be part of a syndicate, with some members acting as thieves while others served as getaway drivers.
The stolen alcohol was then sold for profit, as stated by the authorities. The first arrest was made on November 20th, when the police were alerted to a robbery at a liquor store on Mahoneys Road in Melbourne. The suspect, a 26-year-old man, was taken into custody and charged with a staggering 68 offences, including the theft of $76,000 worth of alcohol. He is set to appear in court on February 4th.
During the arrest, the police also stopped a vehicle carrying four individuals, whom they believe were connected to the robberies. The driver, a 30-year-old man, reportedly tested positive for methylamphetamine during a roadside drug test. Upon searching the vehicle, the police found 40 bottles of alcohol and two shopping baskets from the targeted liquor store. It was later revealed that the stolen goods came from stores in Doveton and Rowville.
The driver, who is believed to be one of the leaders of the syndicate, will be charged with 23 offences, including the theft of over $18,000 worth of alcohol. The other three passengers, a 39-year-old man, a 30-year-old man, and a 29-year-old man, will also face charges for their involvement in the thefts. The 39-year-old man is considered to be another leader of the group and will be charged with 22 offences, including the theft of more than $95,000 worth of alcohol. He is currently in custody and is set to appear in court on December 4th.
The 30-year-old passenger will be charged with 30 offences, including the theft of $42,000 worth of alcohol, and is scheduled to appear in court on February 27th, 2025. The 29-year-old passenger, who allegedly stole nearly $40,000 worth of alcohol, was granted bail and will appear in court on February 24th, 2025. Lastly, a 23-year-old member of the group was arrested on November 22nd and charged with 36 offences, including the theft of $57,000 worth of alcohol. He was also granted bail and will appear in court on February 27th, 2025.
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