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Jacob Shteyman and Nick Wilson

DARK SECRETS: Bootlegger boom big excise fuels black market booze - The Real Truth

There are fears an alcohol black market could put lives at risk and dent national tax income. (Daniel Munoz/AAP PHOTOS)

A spate of fire bombings could be just the beginning as concerns mount the tax system is driving a burgeoning alcohol black market putting lives and the budget bottom line at risk.

Police have not confirmed whether illicit alcohol was behind 15 incidents at hospitality venues across inner Melbourne since April 14, but the industry is warning Australia's high excise settings is fuelling organised crime.

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