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News.com.au
5 days ago
- News.com.au
Man allegedly caught hiding child abuse material in underwear and shoes
A Sydney man is behind bars after Australian Border Force officers allegedly discovered a significant stash of child abuse material hidden in his underwear, shoes, and electronic devices after he flew into Sydney from Fiji. The 52-year-old was arrested at Sydney Airport in the early hours of June 25, 2025, after ABF officers selected him for screening and uncovered a disturbing cache of material hidden both on his body and across his devices. A forensic examination of his phone allegedly revealed a large volume of child abuse material stored across multiple applications. During an interview, the man allegedly admitted to deleting some images before arriving in Australia. Following a baggage search, officers allegedly located an additional mobile phone, tablet, smartwatch, hard drive, and laptop, all of which were seized for further inspection. But a frisk search allegedly revealed the full extent of the concealment; five external hard drives were allegedly hidden in the man's shoes and another secreted in his underwear. The man was arrested and charged with the importation of child abuse material, use of a carriage service to transmit child abuse material on January 19, 2023, and between December 6, 2022 and June 25, 2025, and obstruction of Commonwealth officials. Acting Superintendent Michael Mahony praised the vigilance of ABF officers and described the case as 'a disturbing example' of the extreme lengths individuals go to in order to conceal illegal activity. 'This detection is the direct result of a robust combination of intelligence profiling, data analysis, and the vigilance of our frontline officers,' Superintendent Mahony said. 'But this isn't just about apprehending this individual, it's about protecting children from harm. Every file intercepted is a potential crime prevented and a child safeguarded. 'This case is a disturbing example of the extreme lengths some individuals go to in order to conceal their criminal activity, and we congratulate the officers involved for removing one more predator from our streets.' The man was refused bail and is expected to reappear in court on August 19.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Rangers issue $1,288 fine amid tough crackdown in Aussie forest
Rangers have issued a stark warning to the public about wrongdoing in national and state forests amid a tough crackdown on illegal activity. It comes after local communities in Queensland expressed their concerns with the Department of Environment (DETSI). Not only were a father and son busted riding their motorbikes illegally in a protected forest, rangers discovered the teenager didn't hold a licence and his vehicle wasn't registered. The Queenslanders were fined $1,288. 'Illegal riding of motorbikes not only endangers riders but also threatens the safety of visitors, our staff, wildlife, and the environment,' a senior ranger warned. The blitz occurred across Broadwater State Forest, Main Range National Park, Durikai State Forest and Girraween National Park. Rangers focused on vehicle offences and other compliance breaches. A separate fine was issued to a group of four campers who only had a permit for one person to stay the night. They were hit with a fine of $322, eclipsing the meagre $7.25 it costs per person to stay at Main Range National Park, west of the Gold Coast. Growing threat to Australia's international tourism reputation Call for ban of 'toxic' product sold at Coles, Bunnings, Woolworths, Mitre 10 Tourists to see 'extinct' animals behind national park's 25km predator-free fence Elsewhere, a man was fined $483 for fossicking without a valid licence. Like camping, searching for gems or gold is relatively cheap, and in this case a monthly licence would have cost just $9.33 for an entire month. 'We encourage the community to report any illegal activity to the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service or local police,' the ranger said. Members of the public are encouraged to report illegal activity in the state's parks. It can be done anonymously by calling 1300 130 372. Love Australia's weird and wonderful environment? 🐊🦘😳 Get our new newsletter showcasing the week's best stories.
Times of Oman
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Royal Oman Police thwarts smuggling operations
Muscat: The Royal Oman Police(ROP) has successfully thwarted two separate smuggling operations in different parts of the country. In the first incident, the South Sharqiyah Governorate Police arrested four Omani citizens for attempting to smuggle large quantities of tobacco. The suspects reportedly unloaded the contraband on a beach in the Ashkhara of Jaalan Bani Bu Ali and transported it in two fish transport trucks to conceal their illegal activity. Legal procedures against them are underway. Meanwhile, customs officials at the Hamasa border checkpoint intercepted an Omani citizen trying to smuggle a Vietnamese national into the country. The individual was found hidden inside a professionally designed travel storage box. Authorities have initiated legal measures against the suspect.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mapunapuna FBI raid ends with state eviction notice for tenant
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Several Mapunapuna businesses are breathing a sigh of relief after the Federal Bureau of Investigation raided a warehouse on Kilihau Street on May 29. The businesses said the warehouse was a hub for illegal activity for years, and the state had been trying to evict the tenant for months. Report: Two Hawaii beaches among most polluted in the country The FBI, Honolulu Police, Humane Society and other agencies were all seen outside the warehouse early on the morning of May 29, prompting road closures in the area. But on May 30, businesses were happy to see the area looking cleaner than normal. 'It's been a long time coming,' said one nearby business owner Chris Waidzunas. 'It just needed to happen, the homeless thing was really bad for quite a few years.' Businesses said they've dealt with break-ins, dog attacks, thefts, fires and cleaning up feces for years.'A lot of it was coming from the dive shop which was the catalyst and center for drugs,' said another business owner. 'People were buying and selling stolen items 24-hours a day, people were dropping off stolen items.' The man didn't want to go on camera and fears for his safety. 'People have died in the last six months over here, and it's all connected with dive shop and that group of people,' the business owner continued. The businesses have leases with the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, which put up an eviction notice overnight for the former dive shop. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news KHON2 asked HPD how many times they had received calls for illegal activities at the warehouse but they referred us to the lead agency which was the FBI. KHON2 then asked DHHL if they knew about the illegal activities taking place, but they also referred us to the FBI. But court documents show DHHL started efforts to evict the tenant in October 2024 for not paying rent. The following month, HPD told DHHL they suspected an illegal gambling room on the property, and in February 2025 the fire department requested the property be secured as people were tapping into the power lines. In March 2025, DHHL enforcement officers posted a cease and desist on the door but court documents say the tenant and others continued to access the property. Kaiser purchases Maui News building, newspaper to move out 'It's not a safe environment for us where we have bodies showing up, crazy people yelling, abusing our workers, throw things at vehicles, people throwing bricks at people the other day,' the business owner added. According to HPD crime mapping, there have been 15 crimes reported on this corner in the last four months including stolen cars, theft, burglary, weapons, aggravated assault and property damage. The FBI confirmed they conducted court authorized activity but could not provide details. Businesses hope the tenants will be gone for good soon. 'Now, hopefully its done, it gets cleaned up and this neighborhood gets restored to what its supposed to be — an industrial area,' Waidzunas concluded. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Dozens arrested after rooster-fighting ring bust in West Miami-Dade, deputies say
A call about a group of people fighting on Friday afternoon in West Miami-Dade led to the unraveling of an illegal rooster-fighting ring and dozens of arrests, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office. At 4:05 p.m., deputies arrived at 14287 SW 192nd Ave. after receiving reports of multiple people involved in a brawl. When they got to the scene, they said they discovered far more than just a fight. According to the Sheriff's Office, deputies found a large crowd gathered on the property, where several roosters were roaming freely. As officers approached, people began running away or riding off in cars. One person was caught and found carrying rooster spurs — sharp, claw-like growths on the back of roosters' legs — which the Sheriff's Office called 'a clear indicator of cockfighting activity at the scene.' The department's Organized Crimes Bureau and Vice and Intelligence Squad responded and began investigating. In total, 42 people were arrested on charges including animal fighting and resisting arrest without violence. Authorities also said they seized more than $39,000 in cash and impounded 72 roosters from the scene. It is unclear what happened to the roosters. 'This type of cruelty and illegal activity has no place in our community,' Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz said in a statement. 'Animal fighting is not only inhumane, but it often goes hand-in-hand with other serious crimes. The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office remains committed to protecting both the people and the animals of our community. We encourage anyone with knowledge of similar activities to come forward.'
