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Police arrest alleged crime syndicate behind Melbourne trading card robberies

Four men in Victoria, Australia, allegedly stole around $50,000 worth of collectible trading cards and other goods during a series of burglaries from mid-January to February 2025.
Victoria Police arrested the men and executed warrants in multiple areas, seizing six cryptocurrency ATMs, stolen firearms, and power tools.
Detective Inspector Patrick Watkinson stated the operation was highly organized and thanked the trading card community for their vigilance in assisting police.
A 37-year-old man from Reservoir and a 32-year-old man from Epping were charged with several offenses, including commercial burglary, and remanded to appear in court.

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