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Cargo ship captain charged after 320 kilograms of cocaine seized in drug bust off WA coast

As more details about the massive drug bust come to light, police claim the drugs wrapped in plastic were thrown off a bulk carrier near Port Hedland, where they were picked up by a smaller sailboat.

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Ship's master charged over WA cocaine bust

The Australian Federal Police have charged the master of a bulk carrier in relation to his role in a cocaine smuggling operation.

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Solomon Islands Opposition Leader accuses AFP of renting property from government MP for inflated price

Solomon Islands Opposition Leader Matthew Wale is accusing the Australian Federal Police of renting a property from a key government MP and powerbroker for a hugely inflated price.

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Labor calls on PM to take action after Queensland LNP candidate accused of listing false address

Sitting MP Anika Wells says she was abused by an LNP member in separate incident at prepolling centre in Lilley

The Guardian - AU

Sydney news: Teachers rally at Hyde Park for industrial action; men accused of transnational crime syndicate face court

MORNING BRIEFING: NSW teachers walk out of classrooms today, following through with industrial action despite an 11th-hour plea from the Premier.

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One Nation candidate ‘massively annoyed’ after being accused of running for two parties on opposite sides of country

Australian Electoral Commission refers Malcolm Heffernan to federal police for nominating in NSW and WA electorates

The Guardian - AU

Federal police probe two-seat candidate

An election candidate has been referred to the Australian Federal Police after nominating himself for two seats under two different names.

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Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial: police feared witness would destroy phone evidence

Former soldier appeared ‘intoxicated, acting in a belligerent manner’ when confronted with a search warrant, court documents say

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins complains that AFP unlawfully disclosed evidence in her sexual assault case to defence team

Protected evidence in the case of a man charged with the sexual assault of Brittany Higgins — including counselling notes and video recordings — was unlawfully disclosed to the defence by the Australian Federal Police, according to a formal complaint to the AFP.

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‘Systemic failures at every step’: the Indonesian children Australia sent to adult jails for years

Six children jailed as adults for acting as crew on people-smuggling boats have had their convictions quashed. But Australian authorities had been told before they were jailed of doubts about the wrist X-ray technique used to prove they were over 18

The Guardian - AU

Former One Nation senator Rod Culleton referred to federal police by Australian Electoral Commission

The Australian Electoral Commission refers former One Nation senator Rod Culleton to police to determine if he made a false declaration in nominating for the coming federal election.

ABC News

Former CSIRO executive ripped off govt with 'extreme' frauds

He obtained more than $322,000 worth of personal items, including a jet ski and expensive cars, using government funds.

The Canberra Times

Australian federal police demand parties commit to ‘far-reaching anti-corruption body’

Police say current anti-corruption regime is unequal and holds law enforcement to a higher standard than politicians

The Guardian - AU

Police seek information about empty boat connected with giant cocaine seizure

The Australian Federal Police is calling for help from the public for information about a blue and white cabin cruiser found between Kangaroo Island and the Yorke Peninsula last month.

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Two men charged over scam which allegedly involved impersonating Australian Federal Police officers

Police catch up with a group of people who allegedly tricked people into handing over their bank details by claiming their identities had been stolen.

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Cocaine seizure at sea the result of global intelligence networks, AFP says

The Australian Federal Police is warning of the possibility of further arrests following the seizure of 416 kilograms of cocaine dumped from a cargo ship in SA waters last month.

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Police seize 400kg of cocaine 'destined for all major cities in the country'

Police estimate the drugs have a street value of $250 million.

AAP

AFP to protect 3000 election candidates

The Australian Federal Police have stood up a dedicated task force to protect candidates during the upcoming election after threats were levelled against MPs.

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AFP launches election security task force

MPs and candidates will be protected during the upcoming federal election by a specialist Australian Federal Police task force.

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AFP assist in search for murdered SA man

The Australian Federal Police are assisting the search for murdered man Robert Atkins, whose remains are believed to be in bushland in SA's mid-north.

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Ex-climbing coach arrested for alleged historical child sexual assaults

The Australian Federal Police arrest a 55-year-old former climbing coach from Canberra over allegations of child sexual assault offences between 1994 and 2005.

AAP

Protester found with gun, parliament plan

The Australian Federal Police boss has confirmed a man arrested at an anti-vaccination protest in Canberra had a gun and a plan of Parliament House.

AAP

Foreign interference on rise: police chief

The Australian Federal Police commissioner says a number of foreign interference plots have been disrupted in the past 18 months.

Newcastle Herald

Man jailed for child abuse material offences

A 23-year-old Newcastle man has been jailed for a maximum of one year and eight months after being convicted of multiple child abuse material offences, the Australian Federal Police say.

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The AFP Released A List Of Emojis With Hidden Meanings And Since When Did Octopus Mean That?

The Australian Federal Police has released a list of emojis it says have a hidden meaning and since when did octopus mean “cuddles”? The AFP’s Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and other child online safety groups compiled the list on Thursday. They say it aims to help parents clock…

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