Police running out of room to store illegal cigarettes they’ve seized amid Australia’s booming illicit trade

Inquiry into black market hears cost of destroying vapes has also soared, with some requiring manual dismantling

The Guardian

Australian Women Returning From Syria Face Serious Charges

Three Australian women returning from Syria were arrested on Thursday for alleged slavery and terrorism offenses. They face criminal charges.

#AustralianWomen, #SyriaRepatriation, #TerrorismCharges, #SlaveryOffenses, #AustralianFederalPolice

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Three women have been arrested upon returning to Australia from Syria. This follows the repatriation of 13 Australians from detention camps.

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Australian Women From Syria Arrested For Slavery and Terrorism Charges

Three Australian women returning from Syria were arrested on Thursday for alleged slavery and terrorism offenses. They face criminal charges.

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Arrivals of ISIS-Linked Australians Spark Arrest Plans and Family Hopes

Four women and nine children with alleged ISIS links arrive in Sydney and Melbourne on Thursday. Police will be ready to make arrests.

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Thirteen Australians with alleged ISIS links are arriving in Australia on Thursday. This is the first group of this size to return from Syria.

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Australians Linked to ISIS Arrive Thursday; Police Ready Arrests

Four women and nine children with alleged ISIS links arrive in Sydney and Melbourne on Thursday. Police will be ready to make arrests.

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Two Australian states prepare to resettle children from Syrian detention camp with most bound for Melbourne

Four women and nine children expected to return to Australia on Thursday with all apart from a mother and her child expected to go to Victoria

The Guardian

9News | Drug dog sits next to suitcase at Sydney Airport, sparking major find by 9News

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A sniffer dog at Sydney Airport flagged a small suitcase, leading Australian Border Force officers to uncover plastic bags concealed in the linings of two travelers’ carry‑ons that contained a total of about 14 kg of heroin. The three men, all aged between 34 and 36 and arriving on flights from Thailand in late April, were charged with importing a commercial quantity of a border‑controlled drug and face up to life imprisonment. One suspect fled the terminal but was subdued by a member of the public and pepper‑sprayed police; he was arrested the same day, while the second was captured five days later in Surry Hills and the third, who had arrived on a separate flight, was also arrested. AFP and ABF officials highlighted the operation as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt drug‑smuggling syndicates and protect Australian communities.

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Drug dog sits next to suitcase at Sydney Airport, sparking major find

<p>A sniffer dog has helped identify an alleged haul of heroin inside a suitcase at Sydney airport.</p>

9News
Embassy encourages Australia-based Iranians to volunteer to help war effort

Message on Telegram account has sparked alarm among diaspora groups, with one calling for the embassy to be closed

The Guardian
Nine charged over alleged conspiracy to import tonnes of cocaine and meth via ‘mother ship’ in Australian waters

Police allege drugs were to be collected from a drop-zone in Bass Strait and distributed across the nation using trucking connections

The Guardian
Man accused of making threats against MP says he stands for ‘Team Australia’ after court appearance

Greystanes man Greg Tait, 43, did not enter a plea and told the court he is seeking legal advice

The Guardian