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EXTORTION CHARGES FOR DALLAS, ASCOT VALE MEN
■ Detectives from the Echo Taskforce have charged four men following the alleged extortion of a business owner last week. It is alleged the owner of a convenience store on Main Rd, Eltham was threatened by a number of men before 12 Noon on Monday, June 26. Early morning searches were conducted with the assistance of VIPER taskforce at five residential addresses in Dallas, Docklands, Wallan, Ascot Vale and Langwarrin, as well as at a Brunswick East clubhouse. A 43-year-old Dallas man has been charged with extortion. A 34-year-old Docklands man has been charged with extortion, possessing a firearm, possession of cocaine and steroids and was served a firearms prohibition order. A 36-year-old Wallan man has been charged
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with extortion, possess cannabis and possess GHB. A 30-year-old Ascot Vale man has been charged with extortion, possessing a firearm, possess proceeds of crime and failing to provide phone access. The four were due to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Friday night (July 7).
■ Police are appealing for public assistance after an eight-year-old miniature Pomeranian, Marbles, was stolen in Brunswick East. Officers believe that an unknown offender has removed and stolen Marbles from an unlocked grey Kia Sportage, parked on O’Connor St near the intersection of Lygon St, sometime between 12 Noon and 12.30pm last Wednesday (July 5). Marbles was secured inside a canvas crate on the front seat of the Kia at the time. She is tan in colour and was wearing a red collar at the time. Investigations into the incident are ongoing. Investigators have released an image of Marbles in the hope someone may be able to provide information on her current whereabouts. Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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