A joint operation between the Australian Border Force and the Queensland Police Service delivers "one of the largest" tobacco busts in the state's history.
Larger volumes of illegal tobacco products being seized in regional SA
South Australia's illicit tobacco task force is continuing to see "larger volumes of product" seized in regional areas, including more than 1,000 packets of illegal cigarettes and 500 vapes seized across six stores in the Riverland region.
'Ibby's gotta go': Court hears how gangland war exploded
An alleged gangland assassin bragged "that was me, this is what we do with the cars" while showing a friend footage of gangster Bilal Hamze being killed, a court has heard.
Rebels to ride through Victoria in last hurrah before gang colours ban
Specialist police prepare for a Rebels Motorcycle Club run to Melbourne this weekend, before tougher laws banning the display of club colours and insignia come into force.
Gunman at large after 21-year-old found dead in Melbourne's north
Police are investigating a suspected targeted shooting after the discovery of a 21-year-old's body in Wollert. Separately, detectives have charged five men with murder over a fatal shooting almost two years ago.
More than 10 million vapes seized since 2024 import ban
Almost half a billon dollars worth of vapes have been taken off the street since new laws came into force 18 months ago as research shows fewer young Australians are taking up vaping.
No answers at Lisa Govan inquest as WA cold case remains unsolved
An "information vacuum" around the Lisa Govan case leaves a WA coroner unable to determine what happened to her after she was last seen at a bikie gang clubhouse in Kalgoorlie in 1999.
Darwin's biggest drug dealer owned network of private ATMs
Darwin drug baron Peter Wellman James, who's now in prison for supplying drugs, was running a fleet of ATMs despite a prior 2012 conviction.
Calls to clamp down as private ATMs become 'target for criminals'
Queensland's health minister has called on the federal government to tighten laws after revelations about how largely unregulated private ATMs are helping fuel illegal tobacco sales.
Macquarie Group-backed private ATMs are helping fuel the illegal tobacco trade
An ABC investigation finds that among investments raking in the dollars for the Australian-founded Macquarie Group is the nation's billion-dollar illegal tobacco trade.
More than $80m worth of cocaine uncovered in shipping container
The haul of cocaine worth about $82 million, was found in a single Brisbane shipping container by the Australian Federal Police.
Sydney underworld figure dies after shooting that prompted mega taskforce
Dawood Zakaria, 32, underwent surgery after being shot inside a car on Church Street, Granville just after 5pm on Sunday but died on Tuesday.
Man shot, cars set alight in suspected gangland shooting
A man is in a stable condition in hospital after a gunman opened fired on him inside his work truck at Yennora late Monday night.
He thought a caravan full of explosives was his ticket home. It became a 'criminal con job'
The man accused of orchestrating a series of antisemitic attacks in Sydney has spoken exclusively to Four Corners from his overseas hideout.
NSW and Victorian police target bikie gangs in border blitz
Police in NSW and Victoria have arrested 29 people while targeting organised crime and outlaw motorcycle gangs.
More legal highs could be on the way for drug trafficker Tony Mokbel
Tony Mokbel believes he's spent enough time behind bars, and his release on bail is a sign some of Victoria's most senior legal minds agree.
Man, 23, charged in Melbourne with murder of crime figure
Police have charged a 23-year-old from Narre Warren with murder over the August 2023 shooting of Mohammed Keshtiar.
A corrupt cop was jailed for one crime, but the evidence tells a bigger story
An investigation spanning more than a decade finds Mark Standen protected criminals, sabotaged investigations, and is believed to have helped facilitate drug imports.
Stolen tobacco worth tens of millions as seven arrested in Sydney raids
Seven men connected to an organised crime group have been arrested following an investigation into the theft of 1.4 tonnes of tobacco in Sydney.
Judge says prison conditions for alleged crime figure are 'draconian'
Masood Zakaria, who was extradited back to Australia over his alleged involvement in a 2021 murder, will remain in Goulburn Correctional Centre after his bail request was denied.
Man charged over allegedly smuggling Dural caravan suspect out of Australia
The man is alleged to have helped Sayet Erhan Akca sail from Australia to Thailand in late 2023 to escape drug importation charges.