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24.01.2022 SCAM ALERT Is it just me or are these scams getting more complicated than the plot of Tenet? Weve been getting reports of scams involving cold calling through automated phone services. The calls claim to be from a range of government agencies, including the AFP, Department of Home Affairs, Services Australia and the ATO. They then transfer through to an operator who asks for money. ... Remember - the AFP will NEVER request payment of fines or other money over the phone. Do not give out bank details over the phone, or make transfers to banks accounts as directed by fraudsters. When we post scam alerts like this, people often share how they annoy the scammers. While good for a laugh, that doesnt stop them targeting others. If you get a call like this HANG UP and report it to the Australian Cyber Security Centre or local police as soon as you can. #MNightScamALoan #ChristopherNoLoan

24.01.2022 Join us for a special book reading with AFP Detective Superintendent Christopher Woods to celebrate Fathers Day and National Read a Book Day! Teatrees Keep an...d Speak Secrets by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection is a story for children about the importance of speaking to a safe adult if they feel uncomfortable. What a special way to kick off #NationalChildProtectionWeek! Happy Fathers day to all of the parents who play a critical role in #ChildProtection Visit www.protectchildren.ca for more read along story books. #playyourpart #NCPW20

23.01.2022 Excuse me, officer have you heard about the AFPs latest lateral course? We are looking for current and former police officers to join the AFP family. If you have skills and experience in investigations, surveillance, police technical, technology-enabled crime, people smuggling or counter terrorism, we want to hear from you.... If youre ready to take the next step in your law enforcement career with the AFP, visit http://www.afp.gov.au/lateral Applications close 11 October.

23.01.2022 Does the term Money Mule make you think of a donkey carrying wads of cash, or is it just me? Sadly, most Money Mules are actually people. And they are more likely to be victims of a scam who don’t even know they are involved in illegal money laundering activity. These scams often relate to work-from-home jobs, online romances or even prizes. Scammers will send money to your bank account, then ask you to send some of it to someone else. Sometime they ask you to use gift card...s or wire transfers. What they won’t tell you is the money is stolen and they are using your good name to get it further away from the people they have stolen it from. In reality, there never was a legitimate job, prize or a relationship only the illusion of one. And yes, that last line sums up my dating life too... Criminals, just like your ex, are good at making up reasons to help them. By participating in these scams you are helping criminal hurt people just like you. If an online offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Especially if they want to send money to your bank account. #DontBeAMule more info here: https://www.europol.europa.eu//public-awarene/money-muling

21.01.2022 Over the past 12 months, the AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation has intercepted and examined more than 256,000 Child Abuse Material files to assist with the removal of children from harm nationally and internationally.

20.01.2022 Not sure about you guys, but I dont remember pass the parcel ever involving welding machines, safes or cocaine, and it definitely didnt involve attempting to import drugs into the country. And before anyone gets ideas it doesnt and never will. It feels like a timely reminder after AFP and Australian Border Force officers charged a 46-year-old man over an alleged plot to import 20kgs of cocaine with an estimated street value of $20 million - into South Australia from Gr...eece. ABF officers in South Australia selected an air cargo consignment labelled as welding for examination last week and discovered quite an elaborate set up. First up there was a wooden crate containing two welding machines. When ABF officers removed a panel from one piece of machinery they found an electronic safe. Inside the safe was nine rectangular packages. Inside the packages was a white powder. Further forensic work by AFP discovered 18 packages containing a total of approximately 20kgs of cocaine. The man was arrested during search warrants yesterday and charged with importing a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs. This offence carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

20.01.2022 We are proud to wear it purple today, because we believe in acceptance and respect. Because no one should be subject to bullying for being who they are. For the past 24 years, weve supported the diversity of the community and our members through our Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officers (GLLO) network. To any young person who is struggling with their sexuality or gender identitybe proud of who you are.... The AFP will continue to celebrate diversity and inclusion in our organisation and on this page. We will not tolerate offensive, homophobic or transphobic comments. If you post them they will be deleted. Lets support each other even when our views may differ.

20.01.2022 Things we need to stop saying to men: - Man up - Boys don’t cry - Men and boys don’t need help ... This year’s International Men’s Day theme is about better health for men and boys. Today on IMD 2020 we say thanks to the fathers, husbands, brothers and sons across our AFP. Look after yourselves and thank you for all that you do.

20.01.2022 PSA: The tooth fairy accepts molars, premolars, incisors and canine teethnot Beretta pistols. In fact, possession of drugs and firearms is more likely to get you a visit from the AFP than the tooth fairy, as two Melbourne men discovered in June 2019 when they were arrested as part of an investigation into to a syndicate trafficking both methamphetamine and heroin in Melbourne. During search warrants on properties Docklands and Sunshine North, AFP officers seized 2,747.2g pu...re methamphetamine, 324.1g pure heroin, six bottles containing Butanediol, $318,170 cash, multiple scales, a cash counting machine, drug paraphernalia, acetone (alleged to be for the purpose of washing methamphetamine), ammunition and a loaded Beretta brand pistol which was located under a pillow on the bed. The two men plead guilty to range of charges and were recently sentenced to a combined 19 years, 6 months in jail. Remember: Tooth under pillow = a visit from tooth fairy. Guns and illicit drugs under pillow = a visit from the AFP. #TodayILearnt #TIL

19.01.2022 The AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation was created to provide a consistent, holistic and coordinated response to counter the online exploitation of children in Australia. ACCCE members work with operational partners in Australia and overseas to prevent online child exploitation, pursue offenders and prepare and protect kids to ensure their safety. Learn more at www.accce.gov.au #NCPW20

18.01.2022 Please welcome Zest, one of our new pawbationary constables, enjoying a nice bath after a long day of training. #SimplyTheZest

17.01.2022 National Child Protection Week is celebrating its 30th year in 2020, with the theme Putting children first The AFP is urging all Australians to confront the realities of child exploitation and its prevalence in our community. It is easy to turn scroll past the almost daily news of another child exploitation bust. But no one saved their kids by covering their ears or eyes.... It is time to listen up and put our kids first. We need parents and caregivers to understand how their children are being targeted, how technology invites strangers into their kids bedrooms and to partner with us to fight this insidious crime. If it takes a village to raise a child, it now takes a country to keep them safe. Australians cannot relinquish this duty and the AFP will never relinquish this duty. Find out how you can keep your children safe at www.accce.gov.au

17.01.2022 Have you heard of Business Email Compromise? Business email compromise is when criminals use email to abuse trust in business processes to scam organisations out of money or goods. Business email compromise scams include invoice fraud, employee impersonation and business impersonation. How to spot a Business Email Compromise scam: ... - Request comes from a slight different email address than usual - Poor spelling or grammar - Sense of urgency to make an immediate payment - Unexpected change to bank account details Be Vigilant. Be Sceptical. Be Safe. For more info head to: https://www.cyber.gov.au//protecting-against-business-emai

17.01.2022 Sydney Airport team: We caught a UFO on tape last night! Me: *opens attachment*

17.01.2022 AFP Forensic specialists played a critical role during the Operation Arkstone search warrants. Samantha Touma from Imagery and Geomatics and Jennifer Garcia from Digital Forensics, with their teams, detected and accessed electronic devices allegedly containing evidence of child abuse material, leading the investigation to uncover more alleged offenders and more victims to be saved from further abuse.

17.01.2022 It could be the most peak 2020 thing yet a 42-year-old man was arrested yesterday after allegedly trying to pick up a package that had 20kg of meth hidden inside the pieces of a portable medical disinfectant tunnel. The pieces of the device included a water pump, fuse box, tubing and a stand that was covered in fake grass. #fourseasonslandscaping He was charged with one count of attempt to possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug, contrary to section 307.5 (1) of the Criminal Code 1995 (Cth). The maximum penalty for this offence is life imprisonment.

16.01.2022 The hard part really is going through the material and knowing that you’ve met this child before. Damian Mair and Emily McFarlane are two of the AFP investigators who were at the initial search warrants for Operation Arkstone which uncovered an online network of alleged child sex offenders. The alleged offenders are accused of producing and/or sharing child abuse material to an online network of Australian and overseas peers.

16.01.2022 Yesterday, Superintendent Mick Travers and Inspector Dean Elliott travelled to Cobargo NSW to visit retired AFP member Senior Constable David Rugendyke. Mr Rugendyke’s house was destroyed in the devastating bushfires earlier this year and he lost all his service medals along with all other personal effects. His new house is currently under construction and it is anticipated it will be completed by Christmas. Supt Travers presented Mr Rugendyke with a replacement National Meda...l, AFP Service Medal and Certificate of Service and then joined him for lunch and a tour of his new house. Mr Rugendyke has dedicated his life to helping others, serving as a police officer with the AFP and ACT Policing for 18 years, and a member of the ACT Legislative Assembly for 4 years. He is currently a Volunteer Firefighter with the NSW Rural Fire Service and along with his wife Barb, has provided foster care to over 400 children over the past 35 years.

16.01.2022 Monday fact - mustard is made by grinding mustard seeds and mixing them into a liquid, which releases the enzymes and oils that give mustard its bite. What it is not a key ingredient of mustard is LIQUID METH! This should go without saying attempting to import drugs into Australia doesn’t cut the mustard. Australian authorities last week arrested four members of an alleged transnational criminal syndicate and seized 560kg of liquid methamphetamine hidden inside 1600 bottl...es of yellow mustard. This is the largest importation of liquid methamphetamine in Victoria and a result that was achieved in partnership with Australian Border Force and Victoria Police. While we are keen as mustard to see these drugs off our streets, we do not relish the fact that criminals continue to prey on our community. Their illicit products cause drugrelated crime and misery, along with associated health and social costs. And you thought wholegrain mustard was seedy!

16.01.2022 An Adelaide man allegedly caught with images and videos of children being sexually abused has been charged following a South Australia Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team investigation sparked by information from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre. AUSTRAC financial intelligence identified people in Australia allegedly sending suspicious payments to known facilitators of child abuse material in the Philippines. The 62-year-old was allegedly one of those cus...tomers and is suspected of transferring approximately $65,000 to various beneficiaries in the Philippines since 2006. Read more here: http://ow.ly/rouG50BecO5

15.01.2022 Don't you know _______ when you see it? #guesstheimage

15.01.2022 Its National Science Week! Meet some of the Crime Scenes ACT team, aka CSI ACT. While they might look like theyre about to drop the hottest hip hop album of 2...020, they actually get up to some pretty serious business. The team provide specialist forensics support to ACT Policings investigations, attending a range of crime scenes such as burglaries, assaults, structural fires and homicides. They are Forensics on the frontline and are ready 24/7 to support the ACT community! If we really want to know, whoooo are you, who who, who who? The team uses their expertise to find out. Shout out to the entire team who play a vital role in our investigations, by assisting officers to identify and prosecute criminals. #scienceweek #CSI

14.01.2022 True story... #notreally

13.01.2022 Imagine working on something for nine years. That’s the length of the entire series of Seinfeld. For our foreign bribery investigators, that’s how long they spent to secure an arrest for Op TRIG.... Yesterday, they arrested one man in Brisbane, and issued a further two arrest warrants, relating to approximately USD $77.6 million in suspicious payments. We allege these were made by a company to secure two contracts for developing and installing oil pipelines to increase the capacity of Iraq’s crude oil export. A team of dedicated AFP investigators spent much of the past nine years obtaining statements from witnesses based around the world, seizing more than two million documents, and gathering evidence held in 10 different countries. They persevered in piecing together this jigsaw, and have now reached a point where these serious allegations can be tested in court.

12.01.2022 As we mark National Children Protection Week, AFP Senior Constable Nicole Whelan spoke with Mamamia about what its like being an investigator - and the step-mum to a teenager - tackling online child sexual abuse

12.01.2022 Child Protection, we’re looking after the most vulnerable people in the community we’re speaking for the young victims, who don’t have a voice in society, they’re that vulnerable The close working relationships between AFP investigators and their counterparts in NSW Police Force played a key role in charging the alleged offenders involved in the online network unravelled through Operation Arkstone. AFP investigator Aiden Lister and NSW Police Detective Chief Inspector Neil Snowdon speak on protecting the most vulnerable in our society and the lasting impacts Child Protection investigations have on the children, the families, and the community.

12.01.2022 It began as a single arrest in February 2020 and led to one of the most significant child protection investigations by the AFP. To date, Operation Arkstone has identified 46 child victims and resulted in 14 men charged across Australia. The reach of this operation is global, with 146 referrals now sent to law enforcement worldwide about possible offending. Three arrests have already been made in the US.... This investigation is not over. The alleged offenders are still going through court processes. And since the time we filmed this, further child victims were identified. In part one, Phillip Chaves from U.S. Embassy Canberra Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) and AFP child protections investigator Scott Veltmeyer, explain how the operation unfolded from Australia to the United States.

12.01.2022 More than two-thirds of parents believe teenage children are more at risk of online child sexual exploitation. However online child sex offenders do not discrim...inate against age. The Australian Federal Police-led ACCCE is increasingly receiving more reports of online child sex offenders from around the world engaging with younger children. Its never too early to talk about online safety. For helpful resources, visit www.accce.gov.au/resources #ChildProtection #ACCCEprevent #OCSEmisconceptions #mythbuster

11.01.2022 APPLY NOW for the 2022 Graduate Program! Are you a university graduate with a keen interest in combating serious organised crime? The graduate program will give you the opportunity to take part in targeting a variety of serious crime types including terrorism and foreign interference, transnational serious organised crime, cybercrime, fraud, or child exploitation. ... Come and be part of the AFP family. Apply now, via jobs.afp.gov.au/job-opportunities/graduate-program

11.01.2022 Three Melbourne men have been arrested and around $52.5 million dollars worth of a substance similar to methamphetamine has been seized, after a multi-agency law enforcement operation overnight. When police went through the door of a Victorian property yesterday, they discovered several barrels containing 100kgs of the illicit drug and significant precursor chemicals at a large-scale clandestine drug laboratory under construction. If police had not intervened and this labor...atory had had become functioning, it is believed this would have been one of the largest illicit clandestine labs in Victorias history. This successful operation was jointly carried out by the AFP, Victoria Police Australian Border Force and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

10.01.2022 The Victoria Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) arrested three males following two warrants in Epping and Pascoe Vale, yesterday. JCTT investigators have interviewed a 19-year-old Epping man for allegedly attempting to engage in a terrorist act. A 20-year-old Epping man remains in custody, while a 16-year-old Pascoe Vale youth was released pending further enquiries. A 19-year-old Epping man will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today charged with attempted terrori...st act, intentionally cause injury, act in preparation of terrorist act and membership of a proscribed terrorist organisation (ISIS). A 20-year-old man also from Epping will appear before Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today charged with one count of attempted terrorist act. We would like to reassure the community the threat has been contained and this action was taken to keep the community safe from those who threaten to use violence in the name of extremist ideology. Using violence to force your views on others is illegal and unacceptable. The Victoria Joint Counter Terrorism Team comprises of Victoria Police, the Australian Federal Police and the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). Anyone with information about extremist activity or possible threats to the community should come forward, no matter how small or insignificant you may think the information may be. Report any suspicious activity to Triple Zero (000), Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the National Security Hotline on 1800 1234 00.

10.01.2022 A 28-year-old Queensland man and a 37-year-old West Australian man are facing charges relating to the alleged importation of methamphetamine into Australia. During search warrants this week, AFP officers seized $491,000 in cash, 1.8kgs of methamphetamine and 1.2kgs of other substances, believed to be border controlled drugs in Queensland. The AFP and our Commonwealth and state partners are united in protecting our community by stopping harmful drugs like meth from reaching ...Australian streets. For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drug treatment services call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.

10.01.2022 Trigger Warning: *Child abuse* One arrest uncovered a sordid network of alleged child sex offenders and triggered one of the most significant child protection investigations by the AFP to date. The AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received a report from the US National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in February about an online user allegedly uploading child abuse material.... AFP Eastern Command Child Protection Operations investigators identified the suspect and arrested him on the Central Coast that same month. As investigators delved further into the man’s activities and reviewed electronic evidence, they discovered social media forums where some members were allegedly producing CAM, while others were accessing and circulating the material. To date, Operation Arkstone has identified 46 child victims across Australia and led to the arrest of 14 men on 828 charges of child exploitation, and bestiality charges related to four animals. Each warrant led to the discovery of more alleged offenders and more children to be saved from ongoing abuse. AFP investigators have worked tirelessly with counterparts in NSW Police Force, Queensland Police Service, Western Australia Police Force, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Embassy Canberra to identify the alleged offenders involved in the online social media forums. Read more about Operation Arkstone here: https://www.afp.gov.au//operation-arkstone-results-828-cha

10.01.2022 You may not know the term Business Email Compromise" but youve probably been a target. False billing scams request you or your business to pay fake invoices for directory listings, advertising, domain name renewals or office supplies that you did not order. Meet a master of business email scams and learn how to avoid them. Subscribe and listen here: https://bit.ly/2PH5nEz

09.01.2022 An extensive real estate portfolio and luxurious lifestyles. These are some of the ill-gotten spoils of an alleged criminal syndicate that has been dismantled by a major AFP-led investigation. Five people have been arrested and charged for their involvement in the syndicate, which is accused of defrauding millions of dollars in Child Care Subsidy payments and COVID-19 Stimulus Package.... This Australian taxpayer money belongs in the hands of our community, to help care for some of our most vulnerable. Together with our partners at Services Australia, the Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE), and the Victorian Department of Education and Training, we are committed to stamping out this type of alleged fraud and making sure government support goes to those who need it most. Anyone with information relating to family day care fraud or information relating to this investigation is urged to contact the Department of Education, Skills and Employment tip-off line on 1800 664 231 or [email protected]

09.01.2022 Queensland has another resource to draw on in its fight against child exploitation with the establishment of the new Cairns Joint Anti-Child Exploitation Team (JACET) today. Like its Brisbane predecessor, the Cairns JACET is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police and Queensland Police and will work closely with the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation to investigate and prosecute child sex offenders. The new team will work tirelessly to protect children across the entire state but it cant do it alone. This National Child Protection Week, we call on all Australians to play their part in promoting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people across the country. http://ow.ly/bHp350BmHi5

08.01.2022 AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw officially opened the Pool of Remembrance today at the AFP College on the anniversary of the death of Peace Officer 1st Class Frederick James Bannear first AFP officer killed in the line of duty. The memorial honours AFP officers who have died in the line of duty or as a result of their duties. It is also a place to reflect and remember those who have died in-service. We honour and recognised those officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while working to protect their country and their community.

07.01.2022 Growing up in Victoria in the 1990s, Commander Krissy Barrett was fascinated by true crime. While she didn't quite realise her childhood dream of becoming the real 'Halifax: Forensic Psychiatrist!', her career in the AFP has seen her transition from an intern to a Commander in one of the AFP's busiest regional commands. Along her journey, Commander Barrett has challenged perceptions, led by example and paved the way for other young female officers. Read her story here: https://www.afp.gov.au//platypus/afp-leaders-krissy-barrett

07.01.2022 **Trigger warning: Themes of violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault and slavery** Australian Federal Police officers arrested a 40-year-old NSW man last week for alleged slavery and sexual servitude offences. AFP human trafficking investigators have been assessing allegations of potential sexual servitude offences by the man under Operation Saintes.... Police allege the man recruited and manipulated an alleged victim from 2012 to 2015 for a so-called cult, the victim was later subjected to ongoing physical, sexual and psychological abuse and degradation. It is alleged the woman was engaged in prostitution under the man’s coercive control, was physically assaulted by the man, and upon expressing wishes to leave, was subjected to death threats. The man, who refers to himself as the leader of a group known as the ‘House of Cadifor’, is alleged to have been living with six women at a property on the outskirts of Armidale at the time leading to his arrest. The women had signed documents known as slavery contracts, and were in the alleged ‘possession’ of the man. The man has been charged with three slavery and sexual servitude offences under modern slavery laws in the Commonwealth criminal code. Slavery offences carry a maximum penalty of 25 years in jail, while servitude offences carry a maximum 15-year term, or 20 years for aggravated offences. The charges to date relate to one alleged victim. Investigations remain ongoing, and further charges relating to further potential victims cannot be ruled out. If you or someone you know have information that can assist this investigation, please report it by calling 131 AFP (237) or via email to the AFP’s National Operations State Service Centre [email protected] and quote ‘Operation Saintes’. PATHWAYS TO HELP If you or someone you know is being exploited, help is available. For information or confidential advice please contact the Australian Red Cross on (03) 9345 1800 or email [email protected] If you are a victim of sexual assault there are many services you can contact, depending on your needs, to report the crime, or to seek counselling and support. The NSW Victims Access Line (1800 633 063) provides information, referral and support to victims of crime. 1800RESPECT is the national online and telephone counselling and support service for people who have experienced, or are at risk of experiencing, sexual assault and/or domestic and family violence.

06.01.2022 Oh buoy! Here's a tale of high stakes on the high seas that does KNOT have a ferry-tale ending. Australian authorities have arrested a 27-year-old South Australian man and seas-ed approximately 200kg of cocaine located on board a nauti vessel, off the New South Wales coast. The AFP established Operation Poitiers, after receiving intelligence a-boat a cargo vessel allegedly containing a large quantity of cocaine bound for Australia. ... Australian authorities tracked the cargo vessel on its voyage and allegedly observed the man sail a smaller vessel to meet the MSC JOANNA off the coast of Sydney before sunrise yesterday. At this point, police allege 11 crates, full to the gunwales with blocks of cocaine, were offloaded from the MSC JOANNA at sea and transported to the smaller vessel. Police took the wind out of the metaphorical sails of the plan when they said 'ahoy' to the smaller vessel as it made its way to shore. At which point the man was arrested and the vessel was transported to Balmain. If found guilty, the oar-deal will see the man face up to 25 years in jail. Operation Poitiers is a joint operation with our piers at New South Wales Police Force, Australian Border Force, New South Wales Crime Commission and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. #knotimpressed

06.01.2022 The Joint Anti Child Exploitation Teams (JACETs) are joint AFP and State and Territory police child protection teams located in capital cities across Australia, who work together to identify, target and prosecute child exploitation offenders. JACETs were introduced in 2014, in response to the ever-increasing volume of child exploitation reports received, and power of shared intelligence and information to end child abuse and exploitation in Australia and overseas. JACET inve...stigators regularly deal with the most abhorrent aspects of society, and work tirelessly to identify offenders and remove children from harm. Members of the public who have any information about people involved in child abuse and exploitation are urged to call Crime stoppers on 1800 333 000. You can also make a report online by alerting the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation via the Report Abuse button at www.accce.gov.au/report.

06.01.2022 They say mo’ money, mo’ problems. That is certainly the case for AFP Commander Brett James who has graciously put his pride and appearance on the line to help raise money for Movember in support of the AFP Men’s Shed. This month, Commander James not only grew a glorious handlebar moustache to promote men’s health, he pledged to rock a mullet for a few days if he reached his fundraising target of $2000. Well, today he hit the magic number! While we’re not sure the haircut an...d mo’ combo meets the current dress standards, we will let it slide for a good cause. How do you rate Commander James’ mo?

05.01.2022 This NAIDOC Week, the AFP celebrates the unique history of this country and the culture of our First Nations people who have lived on and cared for our land over thousands of generations. Today, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags are flying proudly over AFP Headquarters in the first of with a number of flag raising ceremonies held across the country. At AFP Headquarters in Canberra, representatives from the Senior Executive including AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw and Assistant Commissioner Scott Lee alongside AFP members and members of the Malunggang Indigenous Officers Network (MION), joined Aunty Jannette Philips in welcoming the 2020 NAIDOC Week celebrations.

04.01.2022 The AFP has charged a 28-year-old Sydney man with importation offences after a shipment of fridges was found to allegedly have 180 kilos of ice hidden inside. Which struck everyone as suspicious because they werent plugged in at the time AFP officers in Melbourne traced the importation to an address in the Sydney suburb of Chipping North where investigators executed a search warrant and arrested the man on Wednesday. During the warrant an encrypted phone, allegedly fraudule...nt documents and an estimated $250,000 in cash were also seized. The seized meth is worth up to $135 million on the street and had it not been picked up by the joint efforts of Australian Border Force and the AFP, could have caused untold misery in the community. Turns out attempting to import ice in fridges is not cool.

04.01.2022 Whos ready to play can you guess this forensics image? HINT: If you have one, youll find this everywhere

04.01.2022 Know your Python from your Perl? Want to play a key role in preventing, disrupting and investigating cybercrime? The AFP are recruiting creative problem-solvers with the right technical skills to work alongside operational police and help us stay a step ahead of cybercrime. Positions are available for technical officers and technical analysts in Melbourne, Sydney and Canberra. Think you have the skills to help us outsmart cyber criminals? Apply now: http://ow.ly/SGSa50Cvhza

04.01.2022 What do you do if you find disturbing images of children online? If you come across this type of content, do NOT share it or comment on it. While it is tempting to jump in the comments and tag the AFP or other law enforcement groups, this is not the way to go. The first thing to do is report it to platform youve seen the content on using the built-in reporting options. A lot of these are very easy to use. This is the quickest way to get the content removed and ensure the rig...ht information gets to the right police. Platforms work closely with the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation and international counterparts when it comes to protecting our children; they are required to report all suspected child exploitation material to law enforcement. You can also report content directly to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation by heading to www.accce.gov.au/report Offensive, illegal or harmful content online can be reported to www.esafety.gov.au/report/illegal-harmful-content Importantly, If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 000 or your local police.

03.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us. When someone in your life is struggling, its natural to ask them if theyre OK but it can sometimes be difficult to know what to say next. You dont have to be an expert to keep the conversation going.. By knowing what to say you can help someone feel supported and access appropriate help long before theyre in crisis, which can make a really positive difference to their life. Learn what to say next at www.ruok.org.au

03.01.2022 Coconut milk - Delicious but ruined by wellness people - High in saturated fat - Not actually milk... Liquid meth hidden in cans of coconut milk - Illegal - High in potential death - Also not milk Two people have been arrested in Western Sydney and an estimated 600 litres of liquid methamphetamine concealed inside cans of coconut milk has been seized. In August 2020, an air freight consignment with 86 boxes of coconut milk cans arrived into Sydney from Thailand. The investigation was referred to the AFP, after Australian Border Force members tested some liquid from one of the cans, which turned out to be meth. AFP officers conducted a controlled delivery and a 29-year-old woman and 20-year-old man were arrested after taking delivery of the cans. They were each charged with one count of attempting to possess a commercial quantity of an unlawfully imported border controlled drug, namely methamphetamine. The maximum penalty for this offence is life imprisonment. Attempting to import drugs into Australia is coco-not a good idea.

03.01.2022 Sarge told me to stop singing "Wonderwall" I said mayyybbbeeeee

03.01.2022 SCAM ALERT We are aware of scammers trying to impersonate the Department of Home Affairs website. The correct URL for our immigration and citizenship website is https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/.... Dont be fooled by cyber criminals. Protect yourself from government impersonation scams by checking that the URL of any Australian government website you access contains .gov.au. For more tips on how to protect your personal information online visit: https://www.esafety.gov.au//h/protect-personal-information.

03.01.2022 The AFP is calling for applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to participate in the 2021 AFP Directions Program! During the structured 12-month program, you will work in a number of roles across different teams at the AFP. Your work will contribute to and influence programs and policies impacting on all Australians, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities. Check out the Directions Program page for further info or get in touch with our team today. https://www.afp.gov.au/careers/directions-program

02.01.2022 From their first steps to their first car. There are so many moments that make being a dad amazing. But being a parent also comes with the fear that one day their innocence might be stolen. For years weve taught our kids how to cross the road, ride a bike and how to drive. Now we need to teach them how to stay safe in the online world. Today is Fathers Day and the start of National Child Protection Week. The AFP is committed to protecting your children from harm, but we n...eed your help. Some of Australias biggest names have joined forces to keep our kids safe. Today they tell us why they love being a dad...

02.01.2022 Majestic but confused (Leos dating bio) Jokes aside, our AFP canines and their handlers do amazing work in firearms, explosives, currency and drug detection, tactical work and general purpose. #internationaldogday

02.01.2022 A 44-year-old WA man has been charged with causing harm to an Australian citizen overseas, after he allegedly attacked his elder brother with bladed knuckle dusters during a visit to Thailand in February 2019. BLADED KNUCKLE DUSTERS?!?! Read more here: http://ow.ly/PzGf50Bad3H

02.01.2022 Behind every image produced or shared is a child being abused. Kate Laidler and the Victim Identification team took on the gut wrenching task of repeatedly searching through every video and image seized during Operation Arkstone for clues to identify every child depicted in the abhorrent material. Evidence gathered at each warrant led to the discovery of more alleged offenders and more children to be saved from ongoing abuse.

01.01.2022 Kidspot is thrilled to welcome Detective Superintendent Paula Hudson from the Australian Federal Police during Child Protection Week to chat about how we can best keep our children safe. Join us as we discuss the latest efforts in child protection, how to become empowered and how to know when and where to make a report.