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AFP investigated over handling of Lehrmann rape case

The Australian Federal Police will be investigated over its handling of the alleged sexual assault of Brittany Higgins by her Liberal colleague Bruce Lehrmann.

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Details of Geraldton drug bust, then Australia's biggest meth seizure, can finally be revealed

After more than five years, three trials and countless hours of legal argument, details can finally be revealed of the brazen attempt to import 1.2 tonnes of meth into Western Australia.

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Australian Federal Police report largest ever detection of heroin in Queensland after 336kg shipment seized

Federal police say the seizure, which has a street value of about $268 million, is the second-largest heroin shipment ever detected in Australia.

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Man faces court after $5m in cocaine, ice allegedly found in airport luggage

A Tasmanian man appears in court accused of trying to smuggle more than $5 million worth of cocaine and methylamphetamine into the state, allegedly detected by police dogs in his luggage.

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Australian Federal Police arrest Mate Stipinovich for alleged cocaine importation

Federal police say they located a man sought over a mammoth cocaine haul that washed up at a sleepy WA beach town in a secret compartment on a suburban back patio.

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Former AFP assistant commissioner fronts inquest into death of Kumanjayi Walker in Alice Springs

A former assistant commissioner of the Australian Federal Police has criticised the executive oversight of the team deployed to Yuendumu to arrest Kumanjayi Walker in 2019, describing it as "totally lacking".

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Mackay man charged with alleged child sex abuse offences after trip to Philippines

A West Mackay man has been accused of possessing child abuse material after border force officers allegedly found messages and photos on his phone.

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Spike in Afghan-produced methamphetamine being imported by bikie gangs into NSW

The Australian Federal Police say there has been an increase in shipments of the drug known as ice from Afghanistan since the Taliban took over in 2021.

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AFP to launch campaign urging multicultural communities to report foreign interference

The Australian Federal Police is launching a new grassroots education campaign aimed at boosting awareness of foreign interference in multicultural communities, as fears grow many potential crimes are going unreported.

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Melbourne crime kingpin George Marrogi and girlfriend Antonietta Mannella jailed over multi-million-dollar drug scheme

George Marrogi ran a multi-million-dollar drug syndicate from inside a maximum security prison — conduct a judge described as "outrageous" when handing down a 22-year jail term.

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Austrian woman charged after allegedly swallowing 1kg of cocaine on way to Australia

The 27-year-old ingested 124 pellets with a combined weight of about 1 kilogram, before excreting and re-swallowing eight of the pellets during travel, the Australian Federal Police allege.

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How a West Australian cocaine bust in Peaceful Bay unfolded after three men rescued from floating esky

Peaceful Bay — population 70 — looked like a scene out of the US television crime series this month after a curious series of events led police to one of the state's biggest drug hauls.

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Man found clinging to esky off West Australian coast, before cocaine-filled boat washed ashore, extradited from Darwin to Perth

Aristides Avlonitis, 36, was arrested in Darwin yesterday, days after Australian Federal Police launched a manhunt for him and two others rescued off the West Australian coast earlier this month.

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Three men wanted after cocaine haul off WA coast

Hundreds of kilograms of cocaine have been found off Western Australia's south coast, with detectives seeking three men for questioning.

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WA cocaine haul sparks manhunt for men found clinging to esky

Australian Federal Police officers are searching for three men who were found clinging to an esky, following the discovery of hundreds of kilograms of cocaine in their capsized boat.

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'Damning' AFP staff survey reveals lack of confidence in admin, innovation

A third of police officers and supporting staff also say the technology they deal with affects their work to a great - or very great - extent.

The Canberra Times

AFP commissioner questioned over 'violent arrest' of protester outside Iranian Embassy in Canberra

Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw said the police force's internal integrity unit was still in the process of investigating the claims, after it was referred to the internal integrity unit following media reports.

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Arrest where Iranian protester sustained serious injuries referred to Australian Federal Police integrity unit

Hamid Sotounzadeh was taken to the Canberra Hospital after being arrested by an AFP officer while protesting outside the Iranian embassy.

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Perth man accused of having multiple wives

Australian Federal Police have laid a bigamy charge against a Perth man who is alleged to have married a second wife while concealing his previous marriage.

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Perth man charged with bigamy over allegations he had too many wives, faces jail time

The Australian Federal Police charged the man in a rare case of bigamy, alleging he had too many wives and provided false information on legal marriage documents.

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‘Professional misconduct’: the latest in the Lehrmann saga

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has filed a letter of complaint against Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold.

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Police seize record $150m as crime syndicate smashed

The Australian Federal Police has arrested nine people allegedly involved in a money laundering ring, seizing $150 million in property and luxury items.

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Australian Federal Police dismantle alleged international criminal syndicate based in Sydney

Federal police charge nine people and restrain 20 properties including luxury homes in Sydney's east and a 360-hectare block of land near the future Western Sydney Airport.

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Sydney gangland fugitive Masood Zakaria arrested in Türkiye after fleeing country in 2021

The Australian Federal Police are seeking to extradite the alleged senior member of the Alameddine crime network in Sydney over allegations including conspire to murder, directing a criminal group, drug supply and proceeds of crime.

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Drug smugglers from London and Kent convicted after sending £3.5m of crystal meth to Australia

Group ‘exploited’ Croydon woman’s knowledge of cargo industry to send crystal meth to New South Wales

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