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Four men charged over $170m cocaine haul off WA

A chief officer and three others face charges after 525kg of cocaine was found floating off Lancelin. The massive drug bust is a major blow to organised crime. Read the full details.

Kalgoorlie Gold Squad Fights FIFO Drug Crimes

Kalgoorlie's century-old Gold Stealing Detection Unit tackles sophisticated FIFO worker drug operations and gold theft. Learn how police protect Australia's mining industry.

15,000 bugs in Canberra protect Australian farms

A massive collection of 15,000 Mediterranean insects has arrived at CSIRO's Canberra facility to boost biosecurity and protect Australia's billion-dollar agriculture industry from foreign pests.

Albanese supports Border Force boat program

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expresses support for Australian Border Force amid revelations of secret program transferring asylum seekers to safer fishing boats. Read the latest details.

African Man Faces Life in Prison Over Meth Haul

A Tanzanian crewman faces life imprisonment after being caught with 3kg of methamphetamine at Port Adelaide. The alleged drug bust is estimated to be worth $2.7 million. Read the full details.

Student fined $35K for insect smuggling

A 22-year-old international student faces massive penalties after being caught trying to export protected Australian wildlife including tarantulas and beetles from Sydney Airport.

Brothers in court over massive illicit tobacco bust

Two Perth brothers have appeared in court following one of Western Australia's largest illicit tobacco busts, with authorities seizing millions of dollars worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes.

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