Media releases

An operation conducted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Australian Border Force (ABF) has resulted in the seizure of around 140 kilograms of methamphetamine and four people being arrested for drug importation offences.

On Monday, 30 May, the South Australian Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) charged a 26-year-old northern suburbs man with possession of aggravated child exploitation material.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has formalised its ongoing cooperation with Cambodian authorities in the fight against illicit drugs and transnational organised crime, with the establishment of Strikeforce Dragon.

A Taiwanese national will today appear before the Perth Magistrates Court charged with importing approximately one kilogram of methamphetamine.

A joint operation between Tasmania Police and the AFP’s National Anti-Gangs Squad (NAGS) has this week involved targeted searches of premises across the state associated with Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.

A 25-year-old Melbourne man has been charged by the Victorian Joint Counter-Terrorism Team today on suspicion of potential offences against the Commonwealth Criminal Code Act, specifically those concerning incursions into foreign countries to engage in hostile activities.

A Western Australia Joint Organised Crime Task Force operation has resulted in drug importation charges being laid against 14 people and the seizure of approximately 200 kilograms of methamphetamine worth approximately $200 million.

A Bankstown man was arrested today by the Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) Sydney as part of the ongoing Operation Appleby investigation into the alleged planning of a terrorist attack in Australia.

The Western Australia Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) has charged a 37-year-old Mt. Lawley man with possession of child exploitation material.

The Australian Federal Police (AFP), through its National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC), is launching the campaign in Canberra today.