Episode 353 - The Melbourne Gangland Wars 2

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During Melbourne’s infamous gangland wars, one criminal organisation loomed large—the Carlton Crew. Made up of powerful underworld figures, the group controlled illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and extortion throughout the city. Their influence and wealth made them targets, and as tensions escalated with rival factions, the streets of Melbourne became a battleground. Betrayals, assassinations, and police crackdowns followed, marking one of Australia's most violent crime sagas.Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the rise and fall of the Carlton Crew and their role in Melbourne’s gangland wars.Background episodes (chronological order):137 & 138 - Squizzy Taylor and the Fitzroy Vendetta309-312 - L'Onorata Societa, and the Victoria Market Murders 76 & 77 - The Walsh St Shooting118 - The Death of the Vampire Gigolo327 & 328 - Chopper ReadBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

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During Melbourne’s infamous gangland wars, one criminal organisation loomed large—the Carlton Crew. Made up of powerful underworld figures, the group controlled illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and extortion throughout the city. Their influence...

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