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Two men charged and drugs, guns and cars linked to CFMEU seized as police investigate alleged corruption

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The Guardian reports that Victorian police have charged two men and seized drugs, guns, and cars linked to the Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union, as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in the building industry. Detectives from Taskforce Hawk arrested five men and searched six properties, including the union's Victorian headquarters, on Monday. The investigation is looking into secret commissions, fraud, and drug trafficking.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/24/cf...

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