The operation - codenamed Operation Sleigh - aimed to crack down on offensive, disruptive and illegal behaviour in the air and on the ground.

From collecting evidence from crime scenes and analysing fingerprints, to searching for the truth in the pursuit of justice - some important roles they play in keeping Australians safe from serious crime.

Just over half of parents and carers don’t know what to do to keep their kids safe online.

The South Pacific island nation was rocked on 15 January, 2022, by a massive volcanic eruption that triggered a tsunami with waves up to 20m high.

VMD involves the thermal evaporation of metals, primarily gold or silver and zinc inside a custom built chamber.  

Between 1 January and 18 November 2022, AFP intercepted and seized, 702 consignments, that contained illicit drugs, including methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin.

More than 75 per cent of the victims removed from harm were women and more than half were children (under the age of 18) *.

AFP Detective Acting Inspector Navi Pandher said offenders used a variety of apps and social media platforms to contact potential victims online.

In two separate incidents, the man groped a woman seated next to him on the plane. He also groped a female flight attendant and assaulted her twice.

Queensland Police officers who speak Hindi and Punjabi were involved to track Rajwinder using an information-sharing network via WhatsApp.