AFP Media Advent calendar
Throughout December, we will publish at least one media release daily outlining details about operations for the first time, reveal behind-the-scenes capability and explain how we have kept Australians safe in 2021.
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New tech online safety guide
New safety guide designed to provide easy steps to help protect children online
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Sniffing out crime
AFP specialist dogs have helped seize 96kg of drugs, 13 firearms and $2.8m in 2021
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Nowhere to hide
Criminals around the world have nowhere to hide as the AFP uses cutting edge technology to locate offenders and bring them to justice
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Predicting visual traits of criminals
New technology opens a new world of forensic testing for criminal investigation
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$1.8 million forfeiture
AFP-led Criminal Assets Confiscation Taskforce seize large sum of cash
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AFP Reserves keeping Australians safe
Former AFP members providing invaluable support in 2021
11
Contraband in mail & air cargo seized
AFP targeting syndicates attempting to send millions of parcels
12
$5.2 billion of illicit drugs in 2021
30+ tonnes of illicit drugs have been destroyed at specialised furnaces
13
Offenders preying on children online
Increase in reports about children offered vouchers for sexually explicit images
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AFP seizes $470 million
Disrupting criminal operations and contributing $millions to Commonwealth programs
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SA operational highlights
50 alleged offenders, 147 charges & 1.7+ tonnes of drugs seized in 2021
19
More boots on the ground
The AFP has boosted its ranks with 332 recruits this year to be posted across the country.
