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A Sydney tobacconist who was kidnapped during a violent robbery last month has been arrested after police allegedly found firearms, drugs and tens of thousands of illicit cigarettes during searches linked to an arson investigation.
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00:00Police up to you.
00:01A dramatic twist has unfolded after a Sydney tobacconist who was kidnapped during a violent robbery earlier this year
00:07has been arrested in his shop after police allegedly uncovered firearms, illicit cigarettes and drugs during raids.
00:19Police up to you.
00:23The 53-year-old man from Mount Pritchard was arrested after detectives searched properties in Mount Pritchard
00:29and North Parramatta as part of an investigation into a series of arson attacks targeting his tobacconist business.
00:37Police say they seized more than 39,000 illicit cigarettes, six firearms including a revolver,
00:43ammunition, firearm parts, a tracking device and a small quantity of suspected prohibited drugs.
00:59Another man was also arrested in Penrith as investigations linked to the alleged criminal activity continue.
01:06There was contact inside.
01:08What are you doing at all?
01:10I can hear noises.
01:11I can turn up.
01:14Go on, go, go.
01:43Go on, go.
01:45Is this a cord that doesn't come out?
01:48Nah, we've got a cord.
01:50I'll see.
01:51Yep.
01:53Yep.
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