Police have arrested four children as part of their investigation into a number of incidents linked to the ongoing tobacco dispute, including an incident in Mill Park.
Warrants were executed simultaneously at 7am at three residential addresses in Springvale, Mulgrave and Pakenham.
Two boys and two girls have now been arrested and will be interviewed by police. T
Investigators will interview the four children in relation to an aggravated burglary in Wonga Park, as well as two arson attacks at a Mill Park restaurant and a tobacconist in Ballarat in late February.
A white Isuzu D Max and a silver Ford Ranger were stolen during an aggravated burglary in Wonga Park between 10pm on February 19 and 7am on February 20.
The Ford Ranger was then utilised in an arson attack at a reception centre in Thomastown on February 22. It was later located burnt out in Bundoora.
A 20-year-old St Albans man was yesterday charged in relation to that incident.
On February about 3.40am, the Isuzu D Max was involved in an attempted arson at a Mill Park restaurant on The Link.
The D Max reverses towards the front door of the premises and a number of offenders exit the vehicle, with one reaching back in to remove a jerry can.
A witness allegedly observed the vehicle and runs towards the scene, causing the offenders to flee.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
