The encrypted communications which allegedly included plots to kill, mass drug trafficking and gun distribution - were decrypted from a platform covertly run by the FBI. An Ironside accused facing drug and money laundering charges allegedly tried to keep his house from the clutches of police with a cunning plan. "As much time as you spend with your family, they spend thinking about how to beat us how to beat you. "The relationship we've been able to draw on, particularly with the FBI but other agencies across the world, has led to the most significant operation in policing history here in Australia. SA Police revealed details of the incident this afternoon, after officers investigating thediscovery madea second findat a warehouse at Welland on Thursday. A bikie arrested over a 2019 shooting allegedly sent messages over the AN0M platform saying how funny it was the victim was spurting blood in time with his heart beat. Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia, Police bust drug syndicate in Vic and Tas, Australia is set to offer tens of thousands of 'safe haven' visas to Hong Kong residents who want to flee China's draconian security laws, Isabel Oakeshott receives 'menacing' message from Matt Hancock, Insane moment river of rocks falls onto Malibu Canyon in CA, Mom who lost both sons to fentanyl blasts laughing Biden, Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' NSW Police Deputy Commissioner David Hudson said the expansion of strike forces had been carried out in anticipation of what would follow Ironside. "These criminal influencers put the AFP in the back pocket of hundreds of alleged offenders," Mr Kershaw said. FBI agents, assisted by state and local police, conducted a wide-ranging series of drug raids in the Alle-Kiski Valley early Thursday. He was managing an exclusive casino bar so how did Rohan Wakefield end up with detectives at his door and a ute full of drugs, cash and hidden guns? Australian police have smashed a Colombian drug ring, which built their own, high-tech laboratory right here in Australia to manufacture cocaine.They say the gang even imported a Colombian chemist to oversee the process, a real-life 'Breaking Bad' character who's now under arrest.More: https://7news.link/3yTFFD17NEWS at 6pm. The health department has warned the brick-shaped tablets could increase the risk of toxic effects. The pre-dawn operation on Thursday set off gunfights and roadblocks across the Mexican city. AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said Operation Ironside had left organised crime in Australia reeling. Internal bikie politics and drug debts were behind an alleged plan to shoot one man and bash another, a court has heard. Then Operation Ironside detectives came knocking. (WLBT) - Jackson Police Departments Criminal Apprehension Team made two arrests in a drug bust earlier this week. division began an investigation into the sale of illegal drugs in the areas of Clinton Boulevard and Flag Chapel Road. According to new findings, the samples taken from 49 waste sites from around the country, show a 37 per cent decrease in codeine consumption. The devices organically circulated and grew in popularity among criminals, who were confident of the legitimacy of the app because high-profile organised crime figures vouched for its integrity. the interested party replies. October 23: One of the conspirators sends the police operative a text saying they have buyers who will pay $80,000 a kilo for the drugs. So once tug boats release the pilot boat guides him out to sea once the pilot boat leaves we msg saying throw then they'll throw right away," one criminal message another. Stamati Toulantas aged 24 from Park Holme has been charged with trafficking in a controlled drug, possess prescription drug and possess prohibited weapon. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#7NEWS #BREAKINGNEWS Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. "Today, the Australian Government, as part of a global operation, has struck a heavy blow against organised crime - not just in this country, but one that will echo around organised crime around the world," Prime Minister Scott Morrison said. Three men have been charged after allegedly trying to import 130 kilograms of methylamphetamine into Australia inside slabs of paraffin wax. Ashley Hall, 52, presented and produced some of the ABC's most loved radio programs. All times ACDT (GMT +10:30). (ABC News) Now to prove offences: lawyer NSW Police Organised Crime Unit commander Scott Cook said that while investigations were continuing, it was almost certain Mexico and Colombias notorious cartels were behind the supply of the illicit substances. A Lamborghini seized as part of the operation. Dimitrous "Jimmy" Gountounas, 41, was arrested on Thursday as part of co-ordinated raids in Adelaide and Sydney. To improve your experience. We know the family and their two children, and they are wonderful hard-working people that have never been known to create problems within the community. A tip-off from a member of the public has led to police busting a mega grow house in a Melbourne factory, with an estimated $3 million worth of cannabis plants. Luke Kokotis aged 44 from Hackham has been charged with trafficking in a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug. 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He was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Thursday. The baby-faced teenager Apostle Broikos from a respected Greek Australian family in Adelaide, was arrested by South Australian Police as part ofthe International Law Enforcement Operation Ironside facing serious charges for drug trafficking. Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews said the operation had been carefully planned with international law enforcement bodies. Those facing charges include members of outlaw motorcycle gangs, Australian Mafia, Asian crime syndicates and serious and organised crime groups. After his gambling and drinking led to money problems, Timothy Barkla agreed to store drugs in his kitchen for someone else. So far 95 South Australians have been arrested in the major police sting Operation Ironside. September 14: The man gives the police operative a pick up address for 101kg of ice. A SOUTH Australian man has been named as a "principal" player in a failed conspiracy to import more than $200 million worth of illicit drugs into Australia. Former NRL star Sam Burgess will face court next year after allegedly driving on a suspended license and failing a roadside drug test. Gountounas is accused of being part of a transnational criminal syndicate which attempted to import 101kg of methamphetamine from Mexico and 500kg of cocaine from Colombia. March 2017: Two men meet a police operative to discuss importing drugs from South America into Sydney. What are the cost of goods? I have a job ready as tomorrow to pick up its already here," is the final message. An investigation into the alleged organised crime syndicate's drug trafficking led officers to the suburban properties, with hydroponic set-ups found in 12 homes. They instead send 101kg of salt. A US man has been charged after security staff at Sydney Airport allegedly found about two kilograms of methamphetamines in his suitcase. The other criminal says his network "can definitely catch it" and that they charge a "20 per cent door fee". Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? The latest person charged under Operation Ironside is accused of laundering more than $640,000 and trafficking drugs in 13 Adelaide suburbs. Subscribers with digital access can view this article. Drug bust in Adelaide's west leads to second cannabis seizure at warehouse. July 12: Via text, Gountounas tells the operative they want to import 100kg instead. Yesterday, raidstook place across Adelaide, as well as nearby towns such as Mount Barker and Two Wells. Alleged bikies plead not guilty over Norwood murder plot, Three years jail for $9m Ironside meth haul? Across Victoria, hundreds of officers carried out 37 search warrants and conducted 32 arrests. Authorities said they were able to read up to 25 million messages in real time. SA News. Joshua Toole is being kept in 'unacceptable' confinement due to the high-profile nature of his older brother. "This is a watershed moment in Australian law enforcement history.". Operation Ironside was part of a global policing operation and involved the use of a secret encrypted app to catch criminals. Semaglutide, sold in the forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, shot into public consciousness as an effective weight-loss medication last year, thanks to spruiking from social media influencers and people such as Elon Musk. Crippling gambling debts and drug addiction led a NSW man to drive $17.5m of meth across the state to a handover with an SA truck driver. division began an investigation into the sale of illegal drugs in the areas of Clinton Boulevard and Flag Chapel Road. The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York is set to open on December 29, marking a long-awaited launch of a cannabis industry that could become one of the country's most lucrative. The accused are facing charges ranging from conspiracy to murder and drug trafficking, to money laundering and participating in a criminal organisation. The operation led to the arrests of Malik McGowan, 25, and Terrell Donelson, 25, Tuesday. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. "We're talking about a lifestyle bought and fuelled by crime," Assistant Commissioner Harvey said. A 29-year-old who posed as a food delivery driver and tried to smuggle illegal opioids into an Adelaide medi-hotel has pleaded to be spared from jail. A year ago, widespread Operation Ironside raids dismantled the Comanchero and other SA crime syndicates. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. The US Defence Department issued an official warning to troops last week: if you don't want to test positive on a drug test, you should avoid poppy seeds. "This is a watershed moment in Australian law enforcement history.". Here's what we know, Vanuatu hit by two cyclones and twin earthquakes in two days. A drug syndicate identified as part of Operation Ironside was allegedly running millions of dollars in drugs from Adelaide to Perth all while being watched by police. Italian organised crime is now in the sights of the AFP after Operation Ironside exposed its tentacles. 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"Operation Ironside has allowed the AFP to inflict maximum damage to serious organised crime with devastating consequences to those who seek to do harm to Australians and Australia's interests, and today, Australia is a safer country," he said. A member of the Comanchero motorcycle gang has admitted firing a shotgun into a house as tensions grow between his gang and the Hells Angels. Melbourne underworld figure George Marrogi has had another five years added to his minimum prison term for an "outrageous" drug smuggling plot with his girlfriend while behind bars. Adelaide criminal defence lawyer Craig Caldicott said the challenge for police would be whether they could prove the offences allegedusing the messages. About $10 million in cash has been seized in the past week and a half, including $7 million from a floor safe in the Sydney suburb of Marrickville. Communications found on the ANM platform included 21 murder plots, gun distribution and mass drug trafficking, federal police say. Three men allegedly running a dial-a-dealer drug syndicate in Sydney's Inner West have been arrested and charged. Speaking alongside Mr Kershaw, FBI representative Anthony Russo said the operation was an example of how global cooperation between police forces could smash organised crime. Serious and Organised Crime Branch officer in charge Detective Superintendent Stephen Taylor said theseizures and arrests should act as a deterrent to others involved in organised crime rings. 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The 18-year-old and many of his co-accused will appear again in court on July 1, when many of the states criminal lawyers are expected to ask for bail on behalf of their clients.