The talented dogs have attended more than 70 search warrants in 2024, sniffing out mobile phones, sim cards, USBs, laptops, and digital cameras, which were often hidden in obscure places.
Commissioner Kershaw, who assumed office in October 2019, brings a wealth of experience, having previously served as the Northern Territory Police Commissioner and chief executive of Fire and Emergency Services.
The AFP is working with state and territory police to work through the 119 reports of crime involving Australian businesses and individuals who were targeted by LockBit.
The individual responsible for the purchase, a 31-year-old man, had been sentenced to imprisonment in August 2023 for his involvement in an $800,000 GST fraud scheme.
The defendant faces a grave charge of trafficking in commercial quantities of controlled drugs, as outlined in sections 302.2(1) and 11.2(1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth), with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment looming over him.
More than 200 crew members from various airlines were subject to a baggage examination, with many more subject to Detector Dog Unit (DDU) screening and additional baggage x-rays.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also congratulated Basiala in an official letter, acknowledging his longstanding commitment to the community.
Under the plan, free trains, trams and buses — originally due to end in April — will now continue until June 1. From that date, fares will be reduced by 50 per cent through to the end of 2026.
The constitutional amendment fell short of the required two-thirds majority, with 298 MPs voting in favour and 230 against, marking a rare legislative setback for the government.
