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

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

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

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.

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

The network is understood to be made up of loosely affiliated sub-groups of mostly young men from English-speaking countries who share extremist and violent ideologies, including nihilism, Nazism, satanism, and sadism.

BEC attacks cost Australians more than $152.6 million in 2024 — up 66 per cent from 2023, according to the National Anti-Scams Centre.

Items seized during the operation included hats and T-shirts bearing AFP insignia, four replica firearms, 11 high-quality gel blasters, fraudulent badges and ID from other law enforcement agencies, large quantities of steroids and 14 grams of cocaine.

Officials say enhanced intelligence and stronger cooperation with international partners are helping them pinpoint high-risk consignments more effectively, regardless of where or how they enter the country.

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