Mentone tobacco shop destroyed in extortion firebombing | 7NEWS
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Arsonists firebombed a tobacco shop in Mentone after the owner refused to pay blackmail money to an anonymous gangland boss, causing a blaze so intense it brought down power lines and forced 20 residents to evacuate their homes. The shop owner had reported receiving an extortion note two weeks prior, instructing him to contact 'the commission', which he ignored and took to police instead. Subscribe and set 🔔 » https://7news.link/YTSubscribe | For the latest Australian news and breaking news alerts, connect with 7NEWS online: Visit » https://7news.com.au 7Plus » https://7plus.com.au/ 7NEWS Podcast » https://open.spotify.com/user/dm9fk9hzoe68ibpttheragdgi Facebook » https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia TikTok » https://www.tiktok.com/@7newsaustralia Instagram » https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ X » https://x.com/7NewsAustralia 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, Spotlight and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging an
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