PIKE: Melbourne Crime Is A Result Of The Tobacco Tax

Melbourne is facing a wave of firebombings — and it’s not random. Karl sits down with former federal agent Rohan Pike to break down what’s really driving the violence, from illicit tobacco to the emerging black market in alcohol. With organised crime exploiting high taxes and weak enforcement, entire supply chains are being infiltrated — and everyday businesses are being dragged into the fallout. From “crime tasker” apps recruiting teenagers for $500 jobs, to international crime networks operating from overseas, this is a system that’s become bigger, more complex, and harder to control. The warning is clear: this isn’t going away anytime soon.