Media releases

In this section you will find the latest news on arrests, missing persons, seizures and crimes committed and solved in the ACT.

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Have you seen Seth and Huntar Felton

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ACT Policing is seeking the public’s assistance to locate missing 14-year-old Seth Felton and his 13-year-old brother Huntar Felton.
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Three to face court following massive drug seizure

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Three men will face court following the discovery of the largest illegal controlled and prescription drug distribution network ever identified in the ACT and Victoria.
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Mammoth toy handover for Canberra kids

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The Kids in Care charity has handed over hundreds of toys today to ensure Canberra’s most vulnerable kids all receive gifts on Christmas Day.
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UPDATED Have you seen Greg Bersinic LOCATED

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Thank you Canberra, The missing man we posted about yesterday has been located safe and well. 
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Second murder charge in Irma Palasics case

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A 68-year-old Melbourne man has been arrested following the death of Irma Palasics in 1999, the second arrest to take place in an investigation that has spanned more than 24 years. 
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Witnesses sought to suspicious house fire in Kambah

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a suspicious house fire that occurred in Kambah last Thursday.
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UPDATE Have you seen Annabelle Wright? FOUND

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Great news, Canberra. The missing 14-year-old we posted about earlier today has been found safe and well. Thanks for your help.
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Hot Nights, Cool Choices campaign to kick off as the summer period commences

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ACT Policing’s Hot Nights, Cool Choices campaign is set to commence on 1 December, 2023.  
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Five arrested by Operation TORIC

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ACT Policing’s Operation TORIC has arrested five people for vehicle offences, burglary, and breaches of bail conditions – the youngest a 15-year-old boy. 
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Man to face court on historic grooming charges

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A 43-year-old Greenway man will face court today (Thursday, 30 November 2023) charged with historic sexual offences including grooming, sexual intercourse with young person under special care, and possession of child abuse material.  
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Man dies following Casuarina Sands incident

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A 23-year-old man of Pakistani origin has died following an incident at Casuarina Sands earlier this week.  
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Police seek witnesses to Hindmarsh Drive collision

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage of a collision on Hindmarsh Drive near Fyshwick.
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Witnesses sought to Spence arson incident

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a serious arson incident that occurred in Spence earlier this month.
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Witnesses sought to Tuggeranong Parkway road rage incident

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a road rage incident on the Tuggeranong Parkway earlier this week.  
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Police seize 3D printed firearms and ammunition

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ACT Policing has seized 3D printed firearms and ammunition at a residence in Garran.
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