Two South Australian men are the first in the state to be found guilty after standing trial for charges arising from the major police operation.
Farmers fight theft, trespass, arson. Survey shows how bad it has become
Widespread farm crime is frustrating rural communities, with almost 90 per cent of farmers in New South Wales reporting they have been victims.
Four people charged over alleged illegal tobacco and vape network
Police charge four people over their alleged involvement in a large-scale network supplying illegal tobacco and vapes on the NSW far north coast.
Perth brothers charged over massive seizure of imported cigarettes, vapes.
The AFP and WA Police, along with Australian Border Force, say they executed multiple search warrants in Perth in August.
Millions of illicit cigarettes and vapes seized, Perth brothers charged
Two Perth brothers are charged after the seizure of more than four million cigarettes, around 50,500 vapes and almost 900 kilograms of loose-leaf tobacco.
'Balenciaga Bikie' who survived bullet in head arrested after month-long hunt
Tarek Zahed was arrested at a property in Dundas Valley on Friday night, NSW Police said. Warrants for his apprehension had been issued in two states.
National Disruption Group to be established to crush tobacco black market
A new "National Disruption Group" will be convened to stamp out the exploding illicit tobacco market and other "converging" threats, the home affairs minister has announced.
Alleged bikie killer released on bail because prison staff wouldn't give him meds
An accused murderer and bikie gang member on trial in WA's Supreme Court amid heightened security is granted bail because he is unable to get access to anti-anxiety medication behind bars, it is revealed.
Coffin and clapping emojis text to assassin after bikie boss's public killing, court hears
The man accused of organising the assassination of former Rebels boss Nick Martin believed the bikie had also arranged to have him killed, a Perth court hears.
'Contract criminals' doing 'dirty work' for organised crime, police say
Strike Force Flodine is investigating a network of alleged "contract criminals" hired by organised crime groups, and their use of staged vehicles or "kill cars" in Sydney.
'Made in Colombia' narco sub found floating in Solomon Islands
Cousins Reubenson and Martin Fugui found a 'Made in Colombia' narco sub in Solomon Islands over the weekend — the third such vessel found in the country's waters over the past year.
Police turn attention to use of 'kill cars' in attempted underworld hits
It is a tried and true tactic in the underworld when trying to get away with murder, but police have sought out "kill cars" and they are reaping the rewards from it.
'Collateral damage' avoided as NSW Police foil alleged hit near day care
Police say tactical officers foiled an alleged planned hit near a daycare centre in Revesby in Sydney's south-west on Tuesday afternoon.
Police hunt gunman who sprayed suburban Sydney home with bullets
Police have released footage showing the moment a gunman fired on a suburban Sydney home in July, with investigations into the matter continuing.
The crime bosses who wreaked havoc on Sydney a century ago
From the "queen of the underworld" to a razor gang slasher in control of an underworld empire, these were the bosses at the centre of an organised crime battle in the late 20s and early 30s.
Police seize 30m cigarettes and 400k vapes in historic Queensland bust
A joint operation between the Australian Border Force and the Queensland Police Service delivers "one of the largest" tobacco busts in the state's history.
Perth man who allegedly fired shots at tobacco shop, pub refused bail
Adrian Russell, 27, appears in a Perth court on multiple charges after he allegedly fired shots at a tobacco store and pub earlier this month.
Sydney shooting victim's violent home invasion before death
An Uber driver who narrowly escaped death and the victim's violent criminal history are key pieces of a puzzle police are pouring over after Tuesday's shooting.
Ferrari, 40 kilograms of meth seized in WA organised crime crackdown
More than $18 million dollars worth of drugs is taken off the streets of Western Australia, as methamphetamine use skyrockets across the state.
Mexico hands over 26 cartel figures to US
Mexico has sent 26 high-ranking cartel figures to the United States in the latest major deal with the Trump administration.
Larger volumes of illegal tobacco products being seized in regional SA
South Australia's illicit tobacco task force is continuing to see "larger volumes of product" seized in regional areas, including more than 1,000 packets of illegal cigarettes and 500 vapes seized across six stores in the Riverland region.