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The AFP seized more than 21 tonnes of illicit substances and was involved in more than 300 disruptions across 22 countries in the past financial year, as part of the ongoing efforts to protect Australians and deliver maximum damage to the criminal environment.

A New Zealand woman, 36, is expected to face Sydney Downing Centre Local Court today (24 October 2022) charged with allegedly assaulting a passenger at Sydney Airport.

The AFP has arrested a Melbourne man, 27, this morning (Friday, 21 October, 2022), after a series of alleged online threats were made to a member of the Australian Senate.

A Brisbane man has been sentenced to three years’ imprisonment for online child abuse related offences.

A Melbourne man has been sentenced to one-year imprisonment, to

Editor’s note: Images of Detective Sergeant Dunbar and Sheridan Page available via Hightail. Two AFP members have been recognised in this year’s Australasian Council of Women and Policing (ACWAP) Excellence in Policing Awards for their commitment to improving opportunities and services provided to women in law enforcement.

Editor’s note: Audio grabs of Assistant Commissioner Specialist Protective Command Scott Lee available via Hightail The AFP has charged more than 330 alleged offenders with about 420 charges at airports in the past six months as passengers and visitors are warned unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated.

Editor’s note: Images available via Hightail. Australian Federal Police (AFP) investigators are seeking information about 76kg of methamphetamine that Hong Kong Customs and Excise officers seized on Thursday (October 13, 2022) before it could reach its intended destination of Sydney.

A Katherine man has been sentenced to three years and nine months’ imprisonment for multiple online child abuse related offences. 

Editor’s Note: Audio grabs available via Hightail