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Further child exploitation charges for Elizabeth man

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On Monday, 30 May, the South Australian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) charged a 26-year-old northern suburbs man with possession of aggravated child exploitation material.
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AFP and Cambodian authorities working closely to combat drugs and transnational crime

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has formalised its ongoing cooperation with Cambodian authorities in the fight against illicit drugs and transnational organised crime, with the establishment of Strikeforce Dragon.
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Woman charged with importing one kilogram of methamphetamine

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A Taiwanese national will today appear before the Perth Magistrates Court charged with importing approximately one kilogram of methamphetamine.
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Joint operation week of action successful

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A joint operation between Tasmania Police and the AFP’s National Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) has this week involved targeted searches of premises across the state associated with Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.
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Additional man charged as a result of Operation Middleham

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A 25-year-old Melbourne man has been charged by the Victorian Joint Counter-Terrorism Team today on suspicion of potential offences against the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act, specifically those concerning incursions into foreign countries to engage in hostile activities.
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Drug importation syndicate smashed, drugs worth $200 million seized

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A Western Australia Joint Organised Crime Task Force operation has resulted in drug importation charges being laid against 14 people and the seizure of approximately 200 kilograms of methamphetamine worth approximately $200 million.
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Operation Appleby investigators arrest Bankstown man

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A Bankstown man was arrested today by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) Sydney as part of the ongoing Operation Appleby investigation into the alleged planning of a terrorist attack in Australia.
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Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team Arrest

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The Western Australia Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) has charged a 37-year-old Mt. Lawley man with possession of child exploitation material.
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Australians asked to not forget our missing children

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP), through its National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC), is launching the campaign in Canberra today.
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More charges laid in relation to drug importation

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Additional charges have been laid in relation to a joint investigation into the attempted importation of two kilograms of crystal methamphetamine.
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