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Victoria Police faces a significant staff shortage, losing 728 full-time officers since June last year. The state government has announced a $93 million package to rehire 200 retired officers and invest in technology for detectives. The new Tobacco Licensing Victoria regulator has faced challenges, including illegal tobacco sales near its headquarters, despite seizing $5 million in contraband. The rehired officers will focus on community policing, not administrative tasks.

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