Over the past nine months, nearly 160 packages were detected and referred to the joint operation set up to target criminal syndicates shipping contraband into the state.

Financial details of several individuals and businesses were also unlawfully obtained, resulting in using credit card information to make a series of unauthorised purchases.

Foreign interference is threats and intimidation directed, supervised or financed towards locals in order to cause harm and impact on Australia’s multicultural way of life.

A number of mobile phones were seized during the search warrants, along with luxury items.

“We are committed to targeting organised crime that impacts the Australian community, wherever they may be hiding.”

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.

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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.