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Two people to face court today following Friday escape
Publish date: 08:28AM - 10 July 2021Two people will face the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Saturday, 10 July 2021) after a 28-year-old man escaped from ACT Corrective Services custody on Friday afternoon.
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ACT Policing arrests escapee and two others
Publish date: 09:23PM - 09 July 2021ACT Policing has arrested a 28-year-old man after he escaped from ACT Corrective Services custody this afternoon.
MORE ACT Policing search for AMC detainee
Publish date: 07:26PM - 09 July 2021ACT Policing is searching for 28-year-old man who escaped custody from an ACT Corrective Services transport vehicle this afternoon.
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Woman facing court for importation of commercial quantity of drugs
Publish date: 09:27AM - 09 July 2021ACT Policing arrested a 48-year-old Hughes woman yesterday (Thursday, 8 July 2021) for the importation of border-controlled drugs as a result of an ongoing police investigation.
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Modified Holden utility surrendered to police
Publish date: 07:35AM - 09 July 2021A heavily modified Holden Commodore (HSV Maloo) utility has been surrendered to police.
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Police and emergency services reach thousands during compliance checks
Publish date: 01:27PM - 08 July 2021ACT Policing with the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACTESA) have this week connected with thousands of people as part of its COVID-19 response.
MORE Two people to face court for driving offences
Publish date: 09:21AM - 08 July 2021ACT Policing arrested a 26-year-old Franklin man and a 23-year-old Batemans Bay woman yesterday afternoon (7 July 2021) after they were observed in a stolen vehicle.
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Police seeking further information in drug investigation
Publish date: 08:43AM - 08 July 2021ACT Policing’s investigation into the seizure of 21 kilograms of dried cannabis and more than $14,000 in cash following a traffic stop on Sunday, 4 July 2021, is continuing.
MORE Sydney man charged with trespass and health direction breaches
Publish date: 04:55PM - 07 July 2021A 43-year-old Sydney man has been charged with trespass and ACT health direction offences following an incident at Parliament House today (Wednesday, 7 July 2021).
MORE Man arrested for burglary and car thefts
Publish date: 09:13AM - 07 July 2021ACT Policing yesterday arrested a 38-year-old Amaroo man for several offences including stealing a motor vehicle and burglary. The man is due to face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 7 July 2021).
MORE Two men to face court following driving incidents
Publish date: 09:03AM - 06 July 2021Two men will face court following separate incidents on Saturday and Monday.
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National Firearms Amnesty
Publish date: 02:42PM - 05 July 2021The ACT is participating in the National Firearms Amnesty to improve safety in our community.
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Drugs and cash seized from vehicle
Publish date: 10:48AM - 05 July 2021ACT Policing seized approximately 21 kilograms of dried cannabis and more than $14,000 in cash following a traffic stop on Sunday, 4 July 2021.
MORE Police pleased with community COVID-19 compliance
Publish date: 03:06PM - 02 July 2021ACT Policing is pleased by the high level of cooperation the Canberra community has shown with the recently-increased COVID-19 public health directions.
MORE Greenway man charged with possessing child abuse material
Publish date: 08:35AM - 02 July 2021A 52-year-old Greenway man has been charged with possessing child abuse material following a police operation yesterday (Thursday 1 July 2021).
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