Orijol Rukaj, a 47-year-old prisoner on remand for drug importation charges, has remained at large since escaping during his brother’s funeral in Melbourne’s north-west on April 25. According to Detective Acting Inspector Simon Pengelly of the Victoria Police fugitive squad, Rukaj was last seen at approximately 1:30 p.m. at Keilor Cemetery, where he allegedly fled … Read more
Underworld figure Mick Gatto has been released without charge following an arrest by Victorian police earlier today. The arrest was conducted as part of an investigation into “alleged financial offences.” Detectives from Taskforce Hawk executed a warrant at a property in Mount Martha, located on the Mornington Peninsula. During the operation, a 70-year-old man and … Read more
Detectives investigating the assistance provided to police killer Dezi Freeman during his seven months on the run have arrested two men in Victoria’s north-east. The men, aged 48 and 45, were taken into custody at separate locations and are currently being interviewed by police. Victoria Police confirmed that the individuals are not related to Freeman. … Read more