Alleged ‘bar wars’ shot caller was released early from youth detention
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a series of violent crimes in Melbourne, including arson and kidnapping, while linked to an organized crime gang. Police revealed the suspect had been released early from youth detention prior to these offenses.
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The case raises questions about the efficacy of the youth justice system and the rehabilitation of young offenders involved in high-level organized crime.
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Share A A A The high-ranking member of organised crime gang “The Commission” allegedly responsible for orchestrating Melbourne’s so-called bar wars had been released early from youth detention before the gang began launching a score of arson attacks, shootings and kidnappings.
The 20-year-old Essendon man has been a long-standing member of the street crews run by exiled gangland boss Kazem “Kaz” Hamad, according to police intelligence and court documents obtained by The Age .
The decision to release young offenders from custody early, on this occasion on a parole order, are made by the Youth Parole Board , which declined to comment.
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