Australian Police

4 British Men Arrested In Huge Australia, New Zealand Drug Bust

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 14, 2019

Four British men were arrested in Australia and New Zealand in an international drugs sting that netted a record haul of potent MDMA, Australian police said Wednesday.

Woman Stabbed, Knife-Wielding Man Restrained By Public In Sydney

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 13, 2019

Australian police are investigating unconfirmed reports of an armed man in downtown Sydney, a police spokeswoman said on Tuesday, and witnesses reported seeing an injured man carrying a knife.

Australian Senior Cop's Son, His Partner, Found Dead On Canada Highway

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday July 21, 2019

One of two young homicide victims found this week in western Canada is the son of a high-ranking Australian police official, Canadian police said.

"Every Minute Counts": Dad's Plea For Backpacker Son Missing In Australia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday June 17, 2019

The father of an 18-year-old Belgian backpacker made a heart-rending appeal for help finding his son Monday, as Australian police admitted they were "baffled" by his disappearance from a picturesque surf town.

"Largest Meth Bust": Drugs Worth $840 Million Seized By Australian Police

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 7, 2019

Australian police have seized a record US$840 million worth of the drug "ice" hidden in stereo speakers shipped from Thailand, officials said today.

Australian Police Detain Man, Neutralise Explosive Materials

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 30, 2019

Australian bomb experts were working to destroy "explosive" materials found in a suburban Adelaide home Tuesday, following the arrest of a 43-year-old man.

Australian Police Search Homes Linked To New Zealand Mosque Attacks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday March 18, 2019

Australian counter-terrorism police searched two homes early Monday linked to the gunman accused of killing 50 people at two New Zealand mosques last week, police said.

Melbourne Knife Attacker Radicalised, Inspired By ISIS: Police

World News | Reuters | Saturday November 10, 2018

A man who set fire to a gas-laden truck in the centre of Melbourne and fatally stabbed one person before he was shot by police was inspired by ISIS but did not have direct links with the group, Australian police said on Saturday.

Melbourne Knife Attack "Terror" Act; Accused Drove Truck With Gas Bottles

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 9, 2018

Australian police on Friday said they are now treating a deadly knife attack in Melbourne as an act of terror, adding that the suspect was originally from Somalia and was known to intelligence authorities.

1 Dead In Melbourne Stabbing; Accused Slashed Cops Before Being Shot

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 9, 2018

Australian police on Friday reported multiple people were hurt in a rush hour stabbing incident in Melbourne's central business district, after they apprehended a suspect near a burning vehicle.

Watch How Cops Rescued A Kangaroo Struggling In The Sea

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 29, 2018

A kangaroo that hopped into the sea for a dip at a Melbourne beach had to be rescued by Australian police and brought back to life with CPR, officers said Sunday.

Australia Strawberry Industry In Crisis After Needle Scare

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Australian police said on Tuesday they are investigating reports of dozens of cases of needles embedded in strawberries and other fruits, and warned that those responsible could be jailed for 10 years.

Strawberry Saboteur Evades Australia Police, Accused Face Decade In Jail

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 18, 2018

Australian police on Tuesday admitted they still don't know who has been putting sewing needles in supermarket strawberries, but warned perpetrators behind the nationwide scare face a decade in jail

Boy, 12, Flew To Bali Using Parents' Credit Card After Fight With Mother

Offbeat | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 24, 2018

Australian police were Tuesday investigating how a 12-year-old boy managed to fly alone to the Indonesian island of Bali and spend four days at a resort using his parents' credit card.

"Loyal Agent Of North Korea" Arrested In Sydney For Trying To Sell Missile Parts

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 17, 2017

A Sydney-based "loyal agent of North Korea" has been charged with trying to sell missile parts and technology on the black market to raise money for Pyongyang in breach of international sanctions, Australian police said Sunday.