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Australia, UAE and Malaysia joint operation foils $41m Afghan meth headed for Victoria

Investigations are continuing into the overseas organised crime groups behind the failed importation.

Cyber crooks impersonate AFP using ReportCyber platform to steal Australians’ crypto funds

The scammer cited a genuine-looking ReportCyber reference number and directed the victim to verify it online

$4,000 luxury haul: AFP hunts woman allegedly caught on CCTV stealing designer goods from Sydney Airport

The woman is described as being of Middle Eastern appearance, with long brown hair and a lisp.

20-year-old Queensland woman charged after 39kg of chilli-covered meth found in luggage

“Criminal syndicates are exploiting young travellers who may not understand the risks of importing border-controlled drugs into Australia, all for their own financial gain.”

‘Digital poison’: AFP-Monash University prototype promises to protect Aussies from malicious deepfakes

“Large-scale data poisoning has the potential to slow the rise of AI-generated harmful content, helping police focus on rescuing real children from harm.”

Victorian couple who enslaved Indian woman, stripped of $1.4 million home proceeds and face $140,000 penalty

In 2023, about $485,000 was granted to the victim as an ex-gratia payment by the Attorney-General.

24-year-old charged over 700kg meth shipment hidden in dates

The shipment had been loaded in the United Arab Emirates, with investigators believing it originated elsewhere in the Middle East.

22-year-old man charged over alleged cocaine import hidden in ‘conveyor belt gear’ package

Investigators say the 22-year-old man twice contacted the freight forwarder to inquire about the shipment.

Australia and PNG strengthen policing partnership to tackle regional crime networks

To cap off her visit, Commissioner Barrett will attend the NRL Pacific Championships match between PNG and Fiji, highlighting the spirit of unity and partnership across the Pacific.

Brisbane man jailed for planning to travel to Syria to engage in hostile activities

The man had applied for an Australian passport and researched flights from Brisbane to Türkiye, intending to cross illegally into Syria.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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