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AFP working alongside RSIPF to prepare for 2023 Pacific Games

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The AFP is working in partnership with the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) in the lead up to the 2023 Pacific Games, which were officially launched in Honiara last week (Friday 3 March 2023).***Images available via Hightail***
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Sydney man jailed for online child abuse offences

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A Sydney man has been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for online child abuse charges.
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Queensland man charged for allegedly attempting to sexually abuse children overseas

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A West Mackay man, 56, is expected to face Downing Centre Local Court today (7 March 2023) on three child abuse-related offences, including allegedly trying to arrange sexual activity with children in the Philippines.
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AFP lifts the lid on secretive, elite Tactical Response Team

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The AFP is unveiling the specialist capabilities of its elite Tactical Response Team (TRT) by releasing new footage that takes the public inside the secretive unit’s training and operational programs.***Vision available via Hightail***
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Victorian man jailed for 16 years over 63kg methamphetamine import

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A member of a transnational organised crime syndicate has been sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment by the Melbourne County Court for his involvement in the importation of 63kgs of pure methamphetamine. ***Images & vision available***
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Third-party IT contractor arrested for $90,000 fraud

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A Sydney man faced Burwood Local Court on Friday (3 March, 2023) after he was arrested by the AFP for an alleged cybercrime-enabled fraud against the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM). ***Images available via Hightail***
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Northern Territory man charged with child abuse related offences

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A Northern Territory man is expected to appear in Darwin Local Court today (3 March 2023) charged with transmitting child abuse material.
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Victorian man charged after 24kg of cocaine detected in water pumps

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A Melbourne man faced Melbourne Magistrates Court yesterday (2 March 2023) after allegedly importing 24kg of cocaine concealed in a consignment of water pumps.***Vision available via Hightail***
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Woman charged for alleged cyber-attack against Federal MP

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A Sydney woman has been charged with allegedly sending more than 32,000 emails over a 24-hour period to the office of a Federal MP.
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IRONSIDE: Man sentenced to 11 years’ jail for importing cocaine

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A Sydney man has been sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for his role in running a drug importation enterprise trafficking cocaine after the AFP uncovered the scheme during Operation Ironside.
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