Accused double murderer’s testimony; reward for alleged Coconut Cartel leader; alcohol black market
Former police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon has given emotional testimony at his Supreme Court, detailing the February 2024 shooting deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at a Paddington terrace which he claims were in self-defence. NSW Police have announced a $250,000 international reward for information leading to the arrest of 25-year-old Anthony Pele, the alleged leader of Sydney's notorious Coconut Cartel crime gang. Australia's alcohol industry warns automatic tax increases on spirits are creating a significant black market, with the tax department estimating nearly $1.25 billion in lost…
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