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Smuggler packs 200 pounds of meth into PC cases, gets busted — Australian Border Force foil drug smuggling plot

Earlier this month, the Australian Border Force (ABF) found 100kg of methamphetamine hidden inside a consignment of imported PC tower cases. This week, after all the contraband had been removed, the ABF and Australian Federal Police (AFP) arrested a 45-year-old Malaysian man when he allegedly accepted delivery of the imported…

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AFP facility closed after asbestos exposure

Risk to health 'negligible', AFP reassures.

The Canberra Times

Global Police Sting Targets Users Of Organised Crime App

A 32-year-old Australian "computer geek" has been arrested on suspicion of building an encrypted messaging app used by hundreds of criminals worldwide to arrange drug deals and order killings, local police said Wednesday.

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Australian police infiltrate encrypted messaging app Ghost and arrest dozens

Australian police say they have infiltrated Ghost, an encrypted global communications app developed for criminals, leading to dozens of arrests

The Independent UK

Cops 'infected' phones to spy on organised crime plots

The alleged creator of an encrypted communications app is among dozens of people arrested in nationwide raids led by Australian Federal Police.

AAP

Hundreds of child sex offenders tracked in airports

Authorities closely followed hundreds of convicted and suspected child sex offenders through airports and warned other countries of their travel plans.

AAP

Higgins' police report detailed to defamation trial

A police report detailing Brittany Higgins' night out with friends before she was allegedly raped in Parliament House have been read at a defamation trial.

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Retail surveillance company Auror faces privacy investigation over police use

The information commissioner has launched a full investigation into Auror following a Crikey report into its use by the Australian Federal Police.

Crikey

AFP counter-terrorism operation that targeted 13-year-old with autism cost more than $500,000

FoI documents reveal the cost of Operation Bourglinster, which was criticised for encouraging a child’s fixation on the Islamic State

The Guardian - AU

Border force finds $13.4m worth of meth in luggage

A Canadian national has been charged after being picked up at Brisbane Airport for allegedly attempting to import 14.4kg of methamphetamine into Australia.

AAP

Public service hits the 'sweet spot' for autistic employees

New survey finds workplaces are 'failing' to support neurodivergent staff.

The Canberra Times

Massage parlour operators accused of exploiting workers

The operators of a massage parlour, including a Chinese national, have faced a Perth court following allegations they exploited foreign workers.

AAP

Federal police employee charged with attempted murder

A worker from the Australian Federal Police has been suspended from duty and charged with attempted murder after a violent incident.

AAP

No 'evidence of coercion' in Chinese police operations

The Australian Federal Police saw no evidence of coercion of people returning to China after meeting with Chinese secret police in Australia, a committee heard.

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Newcastle Herald

Bush caravan, phones, a baggage check: how depraved web unravelled

Hunter man at centre of international child sex abuse sting jailed.

AAP

AFP raids Iraqi refugee's home, handcuffs him in error

A bad tip-off led to Australian Federal Police officers mistakenly arresting and handcuffing an Iraqi refugee, leaving him traumatised and distraught.

The Canberra Times

Cop at centre of NRL stars saga working in 'non-operational role'

Under-investigation sergeant unfit to attend court: psychologist.

AAP

Police officer who tackled Iran protester avoids charge

Neither an Australian Federal Police officer nor a protester he tackled will face criminal charges despite the latter ending up in hospital after the incident.

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Federal police union pave way for looming strike

The Australian Federal Police Association has filed an application with the Fair Work Commission for officers to walk off the job over a pay dispute.

Newcastle Herald

Norwegian divers will face trial over massive coke plot

The case against the men includes diving computer GPS and GoPro footage.

AAP

Heroin haul hidden inside hammock seized at airport

Seven kilos of heroin have been found hidden inside a hammock by border force officers in the luggage of a Sydney woman who arrived on a flight from Thailand.

AAP

Experts trace dark web abuse videos to coastal town

A man has been charged with more than 60 offences after detectives tracked down the location where online child abuse material was allegedly being produced.

AAP

Man accused of cooking up $126m of meth in Sydney unit

A Hong Kong man has been charged with the possession and manufacture of 142kg of meth found in a Sydney apartment.

AAP

Airport arrest after alleged $150k cash find in luggage

Police have charged a Sydney man who was allegedly caught at Hobart Airport with more than $150,000 cash in his luggage.

AAP

Australia's most wanted Ayik may be spared local courts

An Australian-raised criminal mastermind arrested in Turkey might not be extradited, but federal police say they have disrupted the drug trade.

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