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Victoria’s gangland squad has been been put on the case of the murder of the lawyer Joe “Pino” Acquaro near his East Brunswick cafe.Victoria’s gangland squad has been been put on the case of the murder of the lawyer Joe “Pino” Acquaro near his East Brunswick cafe.
The father of three had strong ties with Melbourne’s Calabrian community and as a criminal lawyer had represented a raft of prominent gangland figures.The father of three had strong ties with Melbourne’s Calabrian community and as a criminal lawyer had represented a raft of prominent gangland figures.
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Homicide detectives are driving the investigation into Tuesday’s assassination-style shooting. But on Thursday Victoria police announced they would be assisted by the Purana taskforce, established in 2003 to investigate a series of murders linked to organised crime groups.Homicide detectives are driving the investigation into Tuesday’s assassination-style shooting. But on Thursday Victoria police announced they would be assisted by the Purana taskforce, established in 2003 to investigate a series of murders linked to organised crime groups.
Acquaro was found dead by a rubbish truck driver on St Phillip Street near the corner of Lygon Street about 3am on Tuesday.Acquaro was found dead by a rubbish truck driver on St Phillip Street near the corner of Lygon Street about 3am on Tuesday.
Witnesses have told police they heard several loud bangs and a car speeding off. Tests are continuing on Acquaro’s car and items found at the the scene.Witnesses have told police they heard several loud bangs and a car speeding off. Tests are continuing on Acquaro’s car and items found at the the scene.
On Wednesday detectives searched properties belonging to Acquaro as it was revealed that a bounty on the 55-year-old’s head had increased to $500,000.On Wednesday detectives searched properties belonging to Acquaro as it was revealed that a bounty on the 55-year-old’s head had increased to $500,000.
Last week he appeared in court for underworld figure Rocco Arico, who is accused of extortion. Acquaro has also represented Frank Madafferi, who is now in jail on drug trafficking offences.Last week he appeared in court for underworld figure Rocco Arico, who is accused of extortion. Acquaro has also represented Frank Madafferi, who is now in jail on drug trafficking offences.