16 August 2018
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF) will address media in Melbourne today on the arrest of six people, seizure of nearly $1 million in cash, and the dismantling of an alleged tobacco importation and money laundering syndicate.
Footage of the arrests (filmed on Monday 13 August 2018) at a residence in the Melbourne suburb of Templestowe and footage of a search warrant at a warehouse in Notting Hill (filmed on Monday 13 August 2018) can be accessed via the link below.
https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/VK2QA94SgF/YWZwbmF0aW9uYWxtZWRpYUBhZnAuZ292LmF1
Seized tobacco is expected to be on display at the press conference.
| Where | AFP Melbourne Office 383 La Trobe Street Melbourne, Victoria |
| When | 12pm Thursday, 16 August 2018 (Media to arrive by 11:40am) Important: photographic media accreditation identification is required for all media representatives entering AFP Offices. Access to the building willnot be granted without photo accreditation. |
| Who | Superintendent Krissy Barrett National Coordinator Money Laundering Australian Federal Police Commander Susan Black Special Investigations Australian Border Force |
Media enquiries
AFP National Media: (02) 6131 6333
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