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Meet AFP’s female officers making a global impact

“I was raised in a culture where women were expected to be cooks, cleaners, wives, and mothers—always sacrificing their own dreams. But I held onto mine.”

Brisbane man sentenced to nine years’ imprisonment for child sex offences

ABF officers discovered child abuse material on the man’s mobile phone and referred the matter to JACET.

Singaporean man charged over $32 million Sydney Airport drug bust

Authorities estimate the seized methamphetamine has a street value of $29.6 million and could have been sold as approximately 320,000 street deals, while the cocaine is worth an estimated $2.6 million and could have been distributed in 40,000 deals.

21-year-old man faces court after $1.1 million seized from abandoned suitcase at Perth Airport

AFP officers later raided the man’s Sydney home on 19 February, seizing electronic devices and clothing for forensic analysis.

Alleged Iranian crime syndicate members charged over $100m meth bust

A 40-year-old Melbourne man, a 41-year-old Baulkham Hills man, and a 46-year-old Telopea man have been charged with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug, a crime that carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

Australia to lead global effort against child sexual exploitation for next three years

The VGT, a global alliance of 15 law enforcement agencies, has been tackling the growing threat of child sexual abuse, particularly online, since its establishment in 2004.

4000 incidents at Australian airports during holiday rush, 93 charged with criminal offences

The AFP is responsible for security at nine major airports, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide, providing uniformed and specialist protection to safeguard Australia’s aviation infrastructure from threats.

78-year-old man fined for indecent act on Sydney-to-Gold Coast flight

A female passenger reported the incident to the AFP after landing at Gold Coast Airport, alleging the man seated beside her had touched her leg multiple times without consent.

How fraudsters are targeting Australians online with the ‘Rom-con’ scam

The script, used to lure Australians via online dating apps, lays out a calculated approach to building fake relationships.

AFP opens forensic lab doors to inspire future female scientists

The behind-the-scenes look into the world of forensics included a tour of the facility, interactive demonstrations, and the opportunity to see forensic scientists in action.

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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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