Woman fronts court over $20m cocaine smuggling plot
An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.
An Adelaide woman faces life in prison after being charged with attempting to smuggle over $20 million worth of cocaine into South Australia. Her co-accused is hospitalised with meningitis.
The US has confiscated two oil tankers carrying sanctioned Iranian crude. The dramatic move highlights ongoing tensions and global efforts to enforce oil embargoes. Read the full details.
A popular 4WD tour bus was destroyed by fire in Lancelin, but all passengers were safely evacuated. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Read the full story.
A major search is underway for a 32-year-old snorkeler missing off Ledge Point, north of Perth. PolAir, marine rescue vessels, and police divers are involved. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
A large-scale ocean search is ongoing for a male snorkeler missing off Ledge Point, north of Perth. Police and rescue teams are involved. Read the latest updates.
WA Police have seized firearms and a large quantity of drugs in a Nollamara raid, charging two people. The operation targeted high-harm offenders in the Mirrabooka district.
A WA coroner has found Rebels OMCG boss Jamie Ginn died of a cocaine overdose while in custody at Hakea Prison. The inquest highlighted critical failures in supervision and medical response.
Newcastle police have charged two women after allegedly finding cocaine, MDMA, and $65,000 cash during a vehicle stop in Waratah West. Read the latest on this major drug supply case.
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly crashing during burnouts. Police have seized his vehicle. Read the latest on the charges and police response.
A unique Perth industrial property, where liquid cocaine is legally made for surgery, has sold for a multi-million dollar sum. The pharmaceutical tenant remains. Read the exclusive details.
A 40-year-old woman is expected to face court after Australian Border Force officers allegedly found 15kg of methamphetamine, valued at over $13 million, in her luggage at Sydney International Airport.
WA Police have disrupted organised crime, seizing 45kg of cocaine, 7kg of meth, and over $385,000 cash in Perth. Four men face 20 charges. Read the full details.
Western Australia's new knife wanding laws have removed 228 dangerous weapons from streets and led to over 1000 charges in just three months. See the full impact of the crackdown.
A Sydney man has appeared in a Perth court charged over a massive 170kg cocaine seizure. Siafolau Peter Siafolau faces possession charges following the multi-million dollar bust.
A Canberra car dealer turned cocaine trafficker has been handed a two-year intensive correction order after police found drugs and $50,000 in profits. Chief Justice Lucy McCallum warned him to 'keep your nose clean'.
Two men face court after NSW police discover $1.5 million in cash concealed inside a lounge in a van during a routine stop on the Hume Highway. Read the full details.
A prominent Gold Coast dance coach has pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine, including to a minor, in a Coomera hotel. The case has shocked the local dance community.
Sixteen people face a combined 400 charges after major drug raids across Townsville. Police seized meth, cash, and weapons in a significant crackdown on the local drug trade.
A Geelong dentist facing serious drug charges has been granted bail after a court heard of his $3.6 million gambling losses at Crown Casino. Read the full details of the case.
A 26-year-old Dapto man's first night out after becoming a father ended in a violent, drug-fuelled brawl at a Wollongong pub. Read the court details and sentence.
A 24-year-old NSW woman faces charges after airport security x-rays uncovered $312,000 in cash in her hand luggage. AFP investigates the source of the funds.
Saifu Savage has been sentenced to prison for street-level cocaine dealing in Cairns. The court heard he sold drugs to undercover police in popular nightlife spots. Read the full details of the case and sentencing.
Police have seized nine firearms and made three arrests in a major raid on a property in Upper Haughton, near Townsville. Read the full details of the operation.
Maytham Hamad, brother of exiled kingpin Kazem, has his Mercedes G-Wagon confiscated and bail hearing pushed to February. Police allege a multi-state illicit tobacco and money laundering network.
Senior Mongols outlaw motorcycle gang member Jason Keith Whiteside sentenced to four years imprisonment for cocaine possession discovered in his clearly labelled lunch bag in Cairns.
Prime Capital faces unexpected resistance from former MMA fighter in Ricky Hirsch property seizure. Supreme Court battle continues as lender seeks $17 million from Allen Caratti.
WA police seek public help to find Siafolau Siafolau, 22, accused of involvement in a massive 525kg cocaine importation plot off the Lancelin coast. Contact Crime Stoppers with information.
Seth Spiteri, 19, battles for bail after being charged over alleged 525kg cocaine import operation off Lancelin coast. His mother offers $50,000 surety.
A 23-year-old Bonner man faces drug trafficking charges after police allegedly found 37 grams of cocaine and weapons near Gungahlin College. He remains in custody.
Australian Federal Police investigate how 170 million dollars worth of cocaine allegedly ended up on the Al Kuwait live export ship in Perth. Full details on the shocking maritime drug bust.