Four arrested over Melbourne arson attacks on tobacconists but police allege they are likely ‘puppets’

Three men and one woman arrested after a string of dangerous attacks on dating back to March

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Four people have been arrested over a series of dangerous arson attacks on tobacco stores in Victoria, but police allege they are likely just the puppets for those pulling the strings".

The three men and one woman were arrested and interviewed by police on Friday.

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