2006- Abc news Detectives have raided properties in Shepparton,Victoria today as part of an investigation into stand-over tactics and extortion in the local fruit industry. 9 People were arrested during the operation,with one raid taking place on the business of a well known italian crime figure. The investigation revolves around local standover,threats,extortion and serious arson offences in a dispute between rival fruit merchants,with one company taking out $200,00 in insurance claims in the last 2 years due to arson and damage to machinery This video is the property and trademark of Channel Abc Australia