The Latest Breaking News from Australian Federal Police

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.

ABC News · Feb 26, 2023

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.

ABC News · Feb 24, 2023

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.

ABC News · Feb 19, 2023

'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 · Feb 14, 2023

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.

The Canberra Times · Feb 14, 2023

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.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 10, 2023

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.

ABC News · Feb 10, 2023

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.

AAP · Feb 1, 2023

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.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023