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Monday, March 30, 2020
Tag: Australian Federal Police
Leaked document warns of metadata ‘Internet tax’ campaign
On the day Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced new metadata retention legislation, leaked Coalition document says opponents will label it an ‘Internet tax’.
Aussie police left explosive suitcase at Sydney airport
Australian Federal Police left a suitcase containing explosives at Sydney Airport for over a month.
Lily Allen prank sparks Australian Federal Police investigation
Lily Allen tweeted a picture taken of her being handcuffed by Australian Federal Police as she stepped off the plane at Gold Coast Airport on her way to Splendour. But it's the cops who are in hot water.
Three Aussies arrested over sex abuse ring
The Australian Federal Police have helped crack a crime ring which streamed live internet videos of child sex abuse from the Philippines.
New holiday scam using Australians as drug mules
Australian Federal Police are warning the public about a scam where consumers ‘win’ an all expenses paid holiday, unaware they are being used as drug mules.
ASIC denies failing to take action on RBA
Australia’s corporate regulator insists it carried out through investigations into corruption allegations linked to the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Rolf Harris rearrested on new sex abuse allegations
Australian entertainer Rolf Harris has been rearrested and bailed again by UK police following further allegations of historical sex abuse.
Rolf Harris on stage in Hampshire before answering bail
Embattled entertainer Rolf Harris has made a rare public appearance at Hampshire's Wickham Festival on the eve of answering bail again over historical sex abuse allegations.
UK police question Sydney woman over Rolf Harris claims
Scotland Yard detectives have travelled to Australia from the UK to interview a Sydney woman in relation to the current investigation into sexual abuse claims made against Australian entertainer Rolf Harris.
‘FBI-style’ taskforce to tackle Australian gang-related crime
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced a new joint taskforce designed to crackdown on gang-related crime across the country, with police directed to seize the assets purchased with the proceeds of crime in an effort to cripple organised criminal networks operating within Australian society.
Slipper visited wineries, police allege
Former Speaker Peter Slipper dishonestly used a taxpayer-funded Cabcharge card for $1000 worth of trips to wineries and restaurants outside Canberra in 2010, federal police allege in a court document.
Australia a magnet for criminals, drugs and sex says British media
Are we a nation of criminals? A recent report on Australian Crime Commission statistics by the Daily Mail suggests the strong Aussie dollar and high wages have resulted in a influx of drug smugglers and foreign sex workers.
Australian woman dies in Bali in unknown circumstances
An Australian woman, 33-year-old Denni North, has been found dead in Bali.
Royal hoax call 2Day FM DJ duo unlikely to face charges
The 2DAY FM DJ’s implicated in the death of the London nurse who transferred their hoax call are unlikely to face charges over the incident.
Drunk Aussie forces plane landing after allegedly punching crew
A drunk Australian man forced the diversion of an international flight after attempting to try to smoke a cigarette on the plane, and allegedly punching and spitting on crew members.
AFP expects more arrests over major drugs bust
Australia's second major drug bust in a week, which netted $240 million worth of cocaine and methamphetamine in Sydney, shows the international reach of police work is greater than ever, federal police say.
Terror threat at Bali bombing anniversary
Bali is on high alert after intelligence reports indicated the possibility of a terror attack targeting VIPs attending a memorial service to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2002 bombings in Kuta.
AFP had Bali bomb evidence fears: Keelty
Australian police held grave fears Indonesian authorities were about to destroy crucial evidence from the Bali bombings because of Indonesia's Muslim burial traditions, former commissioner Mick Keelty has revealed.
Australia Day fiasco boosts Labor favour
Labor has received a lift in the polls as Prime Minister Julia Gillard seeks to shift attention from her office's role in the Australia Day fiasco to jobs and the economy.
Trucks to converge on Canberra for protest
Convoys of trucks are expected to converge on Canberra next week in yet another protest against the federal government.
Australia helps to fight global drug trade
Australian authorities have played a part in stamping out global drug crime, making record seizures in the past 12 months.
AFP says NT intervention warranted
The federal intervention into remote Aboriginal communities was warranted and has made the Northern Territory a safer place, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) says.
David Hicks tackles life after terrorist charge
David Hicks, freed from the terrorism control order at last, faces a harrowing rehabilitation as those closest to him say he will never be free of the intense scrutiny surrounding him.
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