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Teen Arrested in Major Drug Syndicate Raid | Melbourne News
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- Aug 1, 2026
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- 102
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Summary
A 19-year-old suspect, Rivin Muthucumarana, faces serious charges for meth and firearm trafficking while still out on bail—arrested during Operation Eclipse, a massive crackdown targeting The Commission, a violent criminal syndicate linked to drug smuggling and illicit tobacco. Raids uncovered cocaine, ecstasy, weapons, and counterfeit cash in a Porsche. The Commission’s leadership is shifting, with Ali al-Huseini now believed to be pulling the strings after their former leader was sentenced to life in Iraq. Authorities are racing to dismantle this sprawling network as violence escalates. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/732461996e5e1e58