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Terrorism taskforce releases CCTV of suspects in Melbourne synagogue arson
@Source: abc.net.au
Authorities have released CCTV images of the people they believe are responsible for the arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel Synagogue last year.
A fire ripped through the synagogue in the early hours of December 6, with early morning worshippers reporting seeing two masked men throw fuel inside the premises in Ripponlea in Melbourne's inner south-east.
On Thursday, the Victorian Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCCT) released images and video of three people caught on CCTV getting out of a vehicle at the synagogue on the morning of the attack.
Two of the people were captured pouring the contents of several jerry cans into the synagogue before igniting the liquid.
The JCCT said the trio was travelling in a stolen blue Volkswagen Golf sedan which was driven towards the western suburbs.
Car previously used in nightclub arson
The Golf had previously been used in an arson at the Lux nightclub in South Yarra, in the city's south, in November and an arson and shooting in Bundoora, in Melbourne's north, the same night as the synagogue attack.
The car had cloned number plates and was seized by police last year, investigators said.
Victoria Police said two people had been arrested in relation to the Lux nightclub fire on Thursday.
A 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, both from Pakenham, were due to be interviewed by detectives.
No charges have been laid and police said there was no indication the arrested men were directly involved with the synagogue fire.
AFP Assistant Commissioner Counter Terrorism and Special Investigations Command Stephen Nutt said investigators believed there were "multiple offenders directly and indirectly linked to the synagogue arson".
"The JCTT is leaving no stone unturned in this investigation, and I want to thank the Jewish community for their patience and support."
Authorities are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au, or the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.
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