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Sex slaves and executioners: How Asian crime gangs work

Asian crime gangs have infiltrated Australia and these shadowy groups could be linked to some of the nation’s most sinister cold cases. Andrew Rule reveals how they operate.

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Containers with drug samples in them.The Australian Federal Police now have the ability to determine where certain drugs have originated from. The AFP Forensic unit in Canberra has been working closely with law enforcement officers from across the world to develop this technique. Andrew Parkinson (A/Coordinator Crime Scenes which has command and control over AFPÕs Crime Scenes resources within Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide. These teams are responsible for the AFPÕs Crime Scene response to commonwealth investigations around Australia (e.g. drug importations, counter terrorism).Picture Gary Ramage

Cocaine dealers’ new move as prices skyrocket to $750 a gram

Coronavirus has forced criminals to rethink their supply channels, with global transport restrictions making the movement of illicit drugs harder, and driving up the price of cocaine and MDMA.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA-NCA NewsWire Photos AUGUST 24 2020BMW COMCARSNew parliamentary comcar fleet, including new hybrid Toyotas and BMW sedans, in Canberra.AustraliaÃs federal politicians chose to be driven in a BMW after the demise of a classic Holden. But now the German car will no longer be for sale in Australia.Parliament House for the commencement of a two week parliamentary sitting period, in Canberra.Picture: NCA NewsWire

Federal MPs’ $120,000 luxury BMW cars dumped

Australia’s federal politicians chose to be driven in a BMW after the demise of a classic Holden. But now the German car will no longer be for sale in Australia.

National

Captain Phillipa Hay, on the bridge of HMAS Hobart, is the first non-US military woman to lead a task force in the 49-year history of Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2020. *** Local Caption *** HMA Ships Hobart, Stuart, Arunta and Sirius, which have been part of the Regional Presence Deployment through Southeast Asia, will take part in Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2020 (RIMPAC). In light of COVID-19 concerns, RIMPAC will be an at-sea-only event, developed to ensure the safety of all participating military forces. This will be the first time a Hobart-class Guided Missile Destroyer has taken part in RIMPAC. Ten nations, 22 surface ships, one submarine, multiple aircraft, and approximately 5,300 personnel will participate. This yearâs exercise includes forces from Australia, Brunei, Canada, France, Japan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, and the United States.

Aussie mum leads global navy warfighting force

Captain Phillipa Hay is accustomed to many “firsts” but the navy officer and mother-of-three was taken aback by the latest once in a 50-year achievement.

Crime in Focus

How Chinese triads use students to ‘cuckoo smurf’ drug money

Chinese university students in Australia are being used by Triad-linked crime groups to launder millions of dollars from drug trafficking operations. This is how it works.

Crime in Focus

Aussie drug cartel kingpin emerges in global drug trade

There are fears the Asian drug gangs of the 1990s are making a comeback with one of Australia’s most notorious drug bosses suspected of re-emerging on a global level. WATCH THE VIDEO

Police & Courts

Vietnamese crime gangs’ cannabis superhighway to NSW

Vietnamese crime lords now control massive cannabis “igloos” in NSW, with profits used to buy ice and cocaine from global Chinese Triads. WATCH THE VIDEO

True Crime

Vietnamese crime gangs’ cannabis superhighway to Queensland

Vietnamese crime lords now control massive cannabis “igloos” in Queensland, with profits used to buy ice and cocaine from global Chinese Triads. WATCH THE VIDEO

SA News

Vietnamese crime gangs’ cannabis superhighway to SA

Vietnamese crime lords now control massive cannabis “igloos” in South Australia, with profits used to buy ice and cocaine from global Chinese Triads. WATCH THE VIDEO

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Vietnamese crime gangs’ cannabis superhighway to Victoria

Vietnamese crime lords now control massive cannabis “igloos” in Victoria, with profits used to buy ice and cocaine from global Chinese Triads. WATCH THE VIDEO

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