Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

Category Archives: Mexican Colombian Cartels

Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel ramps up cocaine operations in Australia

by John Burnett Australia is a huge island, with stretches of lonely, rocky coastline that extend for thousands of miles. What’s more, there are lots of harbors and airports. In short, opportunities are plentiful for an enterprising Mexican drug trafficker to move his product 8,000 miles across the Pacific Ocean to service the vibrant new…

Operation Saba seizes massive cocaine shipment off New Caledonia enroute to Australia

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America. The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel…

Organised crime costs nation $15billion a year

ORGANISED crime costs the economy $15 billion a year because Australians are among the world’s biggest users of illegal party drugs, a report says. Underworld activity could fund a $1000 Christmas cheque for every adult, or annually pay for a brand new hospital in each Australian capital city. The Australian Crime Commission estimates serious crime…

Spanish nationals arrested in massive cocaine bust at Bundaberg

Australian law enforcement agencies have dealt a significant blow to an international organised crime syndicate, arresting four Spanish nationals and seizing 300 kilograms of cocaine from a yacht in Bundaberg, Queensland over the weekend. Authorities also seized more than $3 million in cash during related search warrants carried out in Bundaberg, Sydney and the Gold…

The Fifth Estate – Organised Crime Goes Virtual

A keynote address by ACC Chief Executive Officer John Lawler to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010. John Lawler, CEO, Australian Crime Commission Keynote address to the International Serious and Organised Crime 2010 19 October 2010 Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Good morning. I would like to begin by expressing my respect and acknowledge…

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