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WA man charged with child exploitation offences

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A 19-year-old Inglewood man appeared before the Perth Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 22 June 2016) charged with child exploitation offences.
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Four men charged with drug offences in Perth

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Four men have been charged in Perth with drug-related offences following the seizure of 21.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, reducing the supply of illicit drugs to the Australian community.
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Sydney counter terrorism arrest

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The NSW Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) has charged a 17 year old youth with a terrorism related offence.
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Man convicted in landmark Victorian child exploitation case

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This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Victoria Police.
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Commissioner signs policing pact with Myanmar

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaboration with international partners, formalising cooperation with Myanmar law enforcement authorities today.
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Queens Birthday Honours for two AFP members

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Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM has today congratulated two officers awarded the Australian Police Medal for their invaluable commitment to law enforcement and a dedication to needs of the broader organisation.
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JACET Arrest

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This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Western Australia Police.
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Two Sydney men charged with drug importation offences

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Two men will face court tomorrow charged following a joint-agency investigation into drug trafficking. Police will allege the men were involved in the importation of illegal drugs, via airfreight and mail systems from Southern California, USA, to Australia.
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Reminder to stay safe online

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Western Australia (WA) Police encourage parents and children to be aware of risks posed by social media, following a 57-year-old Kelmscott man being charged with online child grooming offences.
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Scam Warning: Fraudulent goods sent to foreign countries

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning community members to beware of a scam that involves Australian residents being asked to accept and then on-forward parcels to Cambodia on behalf of others.
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