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Lizard in your luggage? We're using artificial intelligence to detect wildlife trafficking

Blue-tongue lizards and sulphur-crested cockatoos are among the native animals frequently smuggled overseas.

The Conversation · Sep 22, 2022

Sri Lankan fishermen say key Australian tool to combat people smuggling can be dodged

Sri Lankan fishermen say a key measure introduced by the Australian government to deter operators from sending desperate people across the seas is ineffective, while official sources say the brother of a Sri Lankan MP is being investigated over allegations of people smuggling.

ABC News · Sep 21, 2022

Insiders exploiting Aust border, ABF says

Some 11 tonnes of illicit drugs were detected at the border last financial year, and the problem of workers exploiting their insider knowledge is getting worse.

AAP · Aug 31, 2022

Cocaine worth $20m found hidden in jukebox

Three people have been arrested after 45kg of cocaine worth about $20 million was found inside a jukebox shipped from Greece.

AAP · Jun 24, 2022

Millions of dollars in cocaine found hidden in jukebox imported to Melbourne from Greece

Three men have been arrested after Australian Border Force found cocaine worth $20 million hidden in a jukebox imported into Melbourne from Greece.

ABC News · Jun 23, 2022

Illegal foreign fishing crews blamed for killing protected turtles on Australian islands

Authorities are investigating after the horrific discovery of numerous green turtles with their bellies slit open and eggs removed in nature reserves off north-western Australia.

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

Drug-accused former real estate agent charged with money laundering

The Page man allegedly used cash to buy a car worth more than what he lawfully earned last year.

The Canberra Times · Jun 15, 2022

Sri Lanka is on the verge of 'humanitarian emergency', with hundreds boarding boats set for Australia

More than 300 Sri Lankans have tried to get to Australia in the past few weeks as the country's economic crisis has worsened, with people smugglers claiming those on board will be allowed into the country under the new Labor government.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022

Ex-porn star caught with 15st of cocaine following luxury cruise to break silence

Isabelle Lagace and Melina Roberge made international headlines with their bikini selfies as they sailed for 39 nights on the MS Sea Princess with £21million worth of cocaine

Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2022

Richard Marles says Coalition's decision to publicise Sri Lankan boat interception undermined border security and put lives at risk

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the former government's decision to publicise the interception of a Sri Lankan asylum seeker boat on election day undermined Australia's border security and put lives at risk

ABC News · May 27, 2022