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Man facing court on money laundering and drug charges
Publish date: 08:54AM - 05 January 2021ACT Policing yesterday (Monday, 5 January 2021) arrested a 52-year-old Higgins man for money laundering and drug trafficking offences.
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ACT Policing establish new COVID-19 road check point in Queanbeyan region
Publish date: 01:45PM - 04 January 2021ACT Policing is continuing its enforcement of ACT public health directions by screening drivers at two check points near the NSW border and maintaining its hotel and home quarantine regime.
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Man who jumped in lake to face court for evading police
Publish date: 07:58AM - 02 January 2021A 29-year-old Kambah man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Saturday, 2 January 2021) charged with a number of offences, including drive at police.
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Police pleased with crowd behaviour as ACT rings in 2021
Publish date: 09:14AM - 01 January 2021ACT Policing was largely pleased with crowd behaviour on New Year’s Eve, with numbers down on previous years in light of social distancing restrictions.
MORE Drink responsibly and remain COVID safe
Publish date: 11:10AM - 30 December 2020ACT Policing would like to remind everyone to drink responsibly and remain COVID safe.
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Police release footage of Weston arson
Publish date: 09:26AM - 29 December 2020ACT Policing has released CCTV footage as part of the investigation into an alleged arson in Weston on Thursday, 24 December 2020.
MORE Stay safe when exploring the Bush Capital this summer
Publish date: 08:29AM - 29 December 2020ACT Policing is urging all Canberrans to stay safe this summer when exploring the great outdoors.
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Police investigate man evading police arrest
Publish date: 03:19PM - 28 December 2020ACT Policing has today been investigating the circumstances surrounding a man who jumped in Lake Burley Griffin to evade police arrest.
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Publish date: 08:29AM - 27 December 2020ACT Policing charged a 33-year-old Holt man and a 25-year-old Phillip woman with a number of driving offences after their vehicle failed to stop for police last night (Saturday, 26 December 2020).
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Eight arrests during Christmas shoplifting campaign
Publish date: 08:02AM - 26 December 2020ACT Policing made eight arrests and issued numerous cautions and banning orders following a two week targeted shoplifting campaign.
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Publish date: 11:21AM - 23 December 2020ACT Policing is reminding Canberrans not to delay seeking help when it is needed with domestic and family violence services available across the Christmas period.
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Double demerits start midnight tonight
Publish date: 09:30AM - 23 December 2020ACT Policing is urging motorists to drive safely over the Christmas – New Year period as double demerits begins at midnight tonight and in place until 11.59pm Sunday, 3 January 2021.
MORE Rifle, ammunition and sum of cash stolen
Publish date: 02:51PM - 22 December 2020ACT Policing is investigating a theft of a firearm safe containing a .22 calibre rifle, ammunition and a large sum of cash.
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Keep out a break in this summer
Publish date: 02:09PM - 22 December 2020ACT Policing is encouraging all Canberrans to lock up before heading out this summer.
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Policing presence at ACT/NSW border and airport
Publish date: 12:01PM - 22 December 2020In response to the new Public Health Directions, ACT Policing will maintain a presence at borders.
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