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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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ACTESA to support ACT Policing COVID-19 Taskforce
Publish date: 03:09PM - 10 January 2021ACT Policing’s COVID-19 Taskforce is being bolstered with support from the ACT Emergency Services Agency (ACTESA).
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Police seize two vehicles for dangerous driving
Publish date: 10:45AM - 10 January 2021ACT Policing yesterday seized two vehicles for dangerous driving endangering members of the public.
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Lonsdale Street closed for public safety following illegal behaviour during unregulated cruises
Publish date: 09:43AM - 09 January 2021ACT Policing last night closed Lonsdale Street in Braddon for public safety concerns after reports of burnouts and dangerous driving during an unregulated car cruise.
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Man facing court for distribution of intimate images
Publish date: 09:50AM - 08 January 2021ACT Policing arrested and charged a 26-year-old man yesterday (Thursday, 7 January 2021) for distributing intimate images without consent.
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Man to face court on property and weapons offences
Publish date: 09:39AM - 08 January 2021ACT Policing yesterday (Thursday, 7 January 2021) arrested a 26-year-old Theodore man wanted for several offences in both NSW and the ACT while on bail.
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UPDATE Police release image to identify man following Mitchell incident
Publish date: 02:49PM - 07 January 2021UPDATE A man has come forward today (Friday, 8 January 2021) and is assisting ACT Policing with enquiries. Investigations are ongoing.
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ACT Policing compliance at Federal Highway and Sutton Road
Publish date: 05:44PM - 05 January 2021ACT Policing would like to thank the community for their cooperation and understanding with the establishment of border check-points in line with the Public Health Direction.
MORE UPDATE Can you help police identify this man?
Publish date: 10:49AM - 05 January 2021ACT Policing has released the image of a man who may be able to assist with the investigation into an incident at the Canberra Centre on Friday, 27 November 2020.
MORE 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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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.
MORE 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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