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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More illegal weapons seized by Operation Kilcoy

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Three illegal gel blasters, resembling long arms, are the latest weapons seized by ACT Policing officers attached to Operation Kilcoy. 
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National Road Safety Week wrap

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Police have issued 207 infringement notices, which included detecting 43 unregistered vehicles, 37 uninsured vehicles, and 46 speeding offences, as part of targeted traffic operations. 
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Man to face court following serious family violence assault

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A 19-year-old Scullin man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 24 May 2023) charged over a serious family violence assault.  
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Drugs present in and on driver

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ACT Policing charged a 31-year-old man with driving and drug offences in Isabella Plains today (Tuesday 23 May).
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Man to face 21 charges over club burglaries

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A 34-year-old man will face 21 charges in court today in relation to multiple burglary and robbery incidents at ACT clubs earlier this year.    
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Police make eighth arrest in investigation running since 2015

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An investigation that began in 2015 has seen its final charges laid following the release of a 34-year-old from a NSW prison.
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Driver attempts to avoid arrest by moving to back seat

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A 20-year-old Narrabundah man will face court on five driving offences on Saturday, 23 May 2023, after he allegedly attempted to avoid arrest by moving to the back seat of his car when stopped by police. 
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Firearms seized during Gilmore warrant

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ACT Policing has seized firearms, ammunition and other items following a search warrant at an address in Gilmore.  
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ACT Policing supports National Road Safety Week

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Over the coming days, ACT Policing will draw attention to speeding on our roads with a particular focus on high speed and arterial road safety. 
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Family Violence Unit activity sees multiple charges laid

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ACT Policing’s Family Violence Unit (FVU) is continuing to proactively investigate and target family violence offending in the ACT - with a further two people arrested in the past 24 hours. 
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Man to face court for spitting at police

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A 30-year-old Charnwood man who was subject to a Good Behaviour Order will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, 17 May 2023) charged with assaulting police and other offences.  
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Man arrested on family violence and weapons charges

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A 20-year-old Evatt man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Tuesday, 16 May 2023) following his arrest on family violence and weapons offences.  
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Arrests following weekend incidents

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An 18-year-old man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today (Monday, 15 May 2023) following an incident in Belconnen over the weekend.
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Witnesses sought to single motorcycle collision

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ACT Policing is seeking witnesses to a single vehicle motorcycle collision in Coree on Sunday, 14 May 2023.
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Road Safety Week starting with drivers facing court

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National Road Safety Week in the ACT will start with four drivers facing court today (Monday 15 May 2023) after their arrests on the weekend.
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