Media releases

The AFP is supporting the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s effort to locate women and children affected by institutional abuse between 1922 and 1990 as the search widens to Australia.

A man from Queensland’s Moreton Bay was sentenced to 12 years’ jail in the Brisbane Supreme Court today (19 January 2023) after pleading guilty to eight child abuse related offences. ***Vision available via Hightail***

A year after a massive volcanic eruption and tsunami devastated Tonga, the AFP remains committed to working with local communities and partners, including Tonga Police on recovery and reconstruction efforts. ***Vision available via Hightail***

The AFP has revealed the surprising role gold is playing to help law enforcement identify and track down alleged criminals, thanks to a special forensic capability. ***Vision available via Hightail***

A Victorian man, 29, is expected to face the Melbourne Magistrates court today (13 January 2023) charged with allegedly possessing child abuse material on his phone.

A United States national, 66, appeared in Downing Centre Local Court yesterday (7 January, 2023) after the AFP charged him for allegedly importing methamphetamines concealed in the lining of a suitcase. 

A Portuguese traveller is expected to appear in Parramatta Local Court today (6 January, 2023) after the AFP charged him with allegedly importing about 1.6kg of cocaine concealed inside his body. ***Images and audio available via Hightail***

A NSW woman, 31, has been charged for previously entering and remaining in parts of Syria that were under the control of the Islamic State terrorist organisation.

A man, 71, will face Perth Magistrate's Court today (5 January, 2023) charged with five child abuse offences including allegedly abusing children in the Philippines.

An Irish national, 28, has been charged after allegedly importing about 120 grams of cocaine internally concealed, inside six Kinder Surprise capsules. ***Images available via Hightail***