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Man convicted in landmark Victorian child exploitation case

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This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Victoria Police.
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Commissioner signs policing pact with Myanmar

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has reaffirmed its commitment to collaboration with international partners, formalising cooperation with Myanmar law enforcement authorities today.
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Queens Birthday Honours for two AFP members

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Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM has today congratulated two officers awarded the Australian Police Medal for their invaluable commitment to law enforcement and a dedication to needs of the broader organisation.
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JACET Arrest

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This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Western Australia Police.
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Two Sydney men charged with drug importation offences

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Two men will face court tomorrow charged following a joint-agency investigation into drug trafficking. Police will allege the men were involved in the importation of illegal drugs, via airfreight and mail systems from Southern California, USA, to Australia.
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Reminder to stay safe online

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Western Australia (WA) Police encourage parents and children to be aware of risks posed by social media, following a 57-year-old Kelmscott man being charged with online child grooming offences.
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Scam Warning: Fraudulent goods sent to foreign countries

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is warning community members to beware of a scam that involves Australian residents being asked to accept and then on-forward parcels to Cambodia on behalf of others.
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Three-month operation nets 140 kilos of meth

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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.
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Further child exploitation charges for Elizabeth man

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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.
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AFP and Cambodian authorities working closely to combat drugs and transnational crime

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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.
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