Men Face Court After Tobacco Shop Arson Probe

Published on January 31, 2024

A 25-year-old man charged over four arson attacks in Melbourne allegedly linked to a conflict over illicit tobacco, and a mechanic arrested as part of the investigation, remain behind bars. Epping man Majid Alibadi did not apply for bail as he faced Melbourne Magistrates Court late on Jan. 31. Police charge sheets show he is accused of setting fire to a Tullamarine reception centre, arranging a fire at a Glenroy shop and twice setting fire to a Docklands restaurant as residents in apartment blocks slept nearby, putting them at risk of death. Alibadi also allegedly set several cars alight and assisted another man as he demanded an unnamed person hand over $500 (US$329.05) a week, implying his store would be damaged if the money wasn’t paid....

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