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Six charged over death and alleged kidnapping in Melbourne's west

ABC Australia · Jun 3, 2026, 8:05 PM

Key takeaways

  • Police arrested six people during raids in Melbourne on Wednesday.
  • Police have arrested six people over the death and alleged kidnapping of a man whose body was found near a playground in Tarneit.
  • Raids were carried out on a number of properties on Wednesday following the death of the man last month.

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Police arrested six people during raids in Melbourne on Wednesday. (Supplied: Victoria Police)

Police have arrested six people over the death and alleged kidnapping of a man whose body was found near a playground in Tarneit.

Raids were carried out on a number of properties on Wednesday following the death of the man last month.

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