The Queensland Joint Organised Crime Task Force (QJOCTF), in conjunction with the Queensland Police Service (QPS) State Crime Command, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force, Australian Taxation Office, AUSTRAC, New South Wales Police, and South Australia Police has today closed a major operation which focused on investigating the trafficking of dangerous drugs, specifically cannabis.
The closure is the culmination of a 12-month joint organised crime investigation that crossed national and international borders targeting a large organised crime syndicate alleged to be involved in the commercial distribution of cannabis from South Australia into Queensland and New South Wales.
It will be alleged that syndicate members in South Australia have been distributing significant quantities of cannabis through the mail stream to syndicate members in NSW and QLD who have on-sold the cannabis to local distributors.
The investigation was jointly conducted by the respective agencies in Queensland (QJOCTF Operation Western), New South
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Do you love our Dogs on Patrol events? Then woof on down to Ascot this Sunday
If you are a Dogs on Patrol fan, or just interested in finding out more about how to stay safe and help the police, then woof on down to Ascot this Sunday, May 28.
Local District Crime Prevention officers and Ascot Neighbourhood Watch group are hosting a dogtastic event that the whole family will enjoy. Promoting personal safety and reporting of suspicious behaviour, the Dogs on Patrol program is always a favourite with locals and dog lovers.
Bring your pup along for some puppylicious treats, breakfast for their humans, raffles and a whole lot more.
You will also be able to pick up an engraved dog tag FREE, meet SARGE our police dog mascot, or have a chat to local crime prevention officers about your neighbourhood.
When: Sunday, May 28
Time: 7am to 10am
Where: Oriel Park, Alexander Road, Ascot
We can’t wait to share the fun with you.
Police Dog Sarge at Dogs on Patrol 2016
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