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1.28-tonne cocaine seizure is Australia’s second largest

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An AFP-led investigation into an alleged organised crime syndicate has resulted in the seizure of 1.28 tonnes of cocaine in Sydney – the second-largest seizure in Australian history – with a potential street value nearing half a billion dollars.
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Blacktown man charged over alleged possession of child exploitation material

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A 29-year-old Blacktown man has been arrested and charged for allegedly possessing and uploading child exploitation material online.
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AFP puts call out for technology to allow submitting of audio visual content from mobile phones

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In the increasingly complex and challenging security environment, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) is strengthening its partnerships with industry and the wider community to combat threats to keep Australia safe.
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Police seize approximately 70 litres of meth, Hong Kong national charged

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A Joint Organised Crime Group (JOCG) investigation has resulted in the seizure of approximately 70 litres of methylamphetamine and the arrest of a 53-year-old Hong Kong national.
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Man charged over abusive behaviour at Perth Airport

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A 45-year-old man was charged yesterday for his abusive and aggressive behaviour at the Perth Airport.  
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Werribee man charged with child exploitation offences

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A 52-year-old Werribee man has been charged with child exploitation offences by members of the Victorian Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET).
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Taskforce makes largest meth seizure in Australia’s history

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A record 1.2 tonnes of methamphetamine has been seized on the west coast of Australia and eight men have been charged as a result of a complex, multi-agency investigation which traversed the country.
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AFP National Media Team Christmas-New Year office hours

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Office hours for the AFP National Media Team over the Christmas holidays.
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Postcards help missing persons send a message of hope to loved ones this Christmas

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC) and the Salvation Army’s Family Tracing Unit are partnering to help deliver a message of hope to families living with the uncertainty of a missing loved one this Christmas.
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New Best Practice Guideline for self-reporting foreign bribery

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This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecut
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