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AFP wraps up operation Australis25 after keeping election campaign safe and secure

In total, over 600 AFP members provided round-the-clock protective security, committing more than 43,000 hours to the operation.

Perth catering worker fined after sneaking family onto international flight

The woman used her ASIC to access multiple secure zones and enter the international departures hall.

Tonne of cocaine seized in dramatic sea bust off NSW coast

Officers allegedly discovered 1,110 blocks of cocaine—totalling 1.039 tonnes—hidden aboard.

Perth woman jailed for drug plot involving 11kg of meth hidden in ‘wall coating’

“On average, 38 people were hospitalised each day in Australia for methamphetamine-related incidents in 2022–23 – it is a very damaging drug.”

Two Sydney men guilty in $8.7m gold fraud using international students

Criminals used foreign student identities to buy GST-exempt bullion, which they then melted down and sold as “scrap” gold via shell companies, claiming GST refunds fraudulently.

‘Fantasy’ drug fuels nightmare as record seizures reported on Australian border

The drug is often misused as a party drug or to commit serious crimes such as theft, sexual assault, and drink spiking.

33-year-old man caught on Perth Airport tarmac pleads guilty to trespass

AFP Detective Acting Inspector Aden Jama warned that the presence of unauthorised individuals on airside grounds is both dangerous and illegal.

Californian man charged after 15kg cocaine carry-on bust at Melbourne Airport

Authorities say a search of his black suitcase revealed 12 vacuum-sealed packages weighing a total of 15.3 kilograms, which later tested positive for cocaine.

Across the Pacific and the world, AFP honours the ANZAC legacy

The commemorations span far and wide, involving AFP personnel in 34 countries, with more than 180 officers joining local services and international counterparts.

AFP sting foils online grooming plot by 70-year-old Wollongong man

“Planning or engaging in activities that seek to harm children has no place in Australian society, and this investigation should serve as a warning.”

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Museum of Chinese in Australia opens in Sydney to celebrate more than 180 years of history and heritage

“This museum will celebrate a vital thread through the history of our modern nation. I can’t think of a better site than Haymarket – a place synonymous with the Chinese-Australian story – or a more fitting time of year to open it.”

Trump hikes global tariffs to 15% as the fallout from Supreme Court loss continues

Trump had imposed sweeping “reciprocal tariffs” last year under an emergency powers act, but the court ruled this law did not authorise him to do so.

South Africa hammer India by 76 runs, end unbeaten run in T20 World Cup

Bumrah was India’s standout bowler with 3/15, becoming India’s highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cup history
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