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Eight people were arrested in Melbourne over the past fortnight as part of a joint operation targeting an organised crime syndicate police will allege is responsible for the importation of over $20M worth of illicit drugs into Australia.

A 45-year-old Sydney man is expected to appear before Perth Magistrate’s Court today to face charges for his alleged role in the importation of 1.2 tonnes of methamphetamine in Geraldton, Western Australia in December 2017.

A 42-year-old Altona North man is scheduled to appear before Melbourne Magistrate’s Court today after being charged by Victorian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) officers with allegedly attempting to procure a child overseas for sexual activity.

A 28-year-old Earlwood man is scheduled to face court today after he was arrested by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for allegedly producing and sharing child exploitation material online.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Victoria Police arrested a 49-year-old Shepparton man last night as part of an investigation into suspicious packages delivered to embassies and consulates throughout Australia.

Police and emergency services have responded to suspicious packages delivered to Embassies and Consulates in Canberra and Melbourne today (Wednesday, 9 January 2019).

Office hours for the AFP National Media Team over the Christmas holidays

An Australian Government biosecurity officer will face court today over his alleged role in the illegal importation and sale of exotic fish in Australia.

Two Cypriot men and a Greek woman have been charged with proceeds of crime offences after roughly $1 million dollars in cash was seized by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in two search warrants last Friday.

A 40 -year-old Malaysian national will appear in the Perth Magistrates Court today charged over the alleged importation of 3.9 kilograms of methylamphetamine hidden in the walls of an esky.