Organised crime
Uncle and nephew in blame game over alleged ‘sophisticated drug network’
The pair were arrested alongside NRL player Brandon Wakeham and face a raft of serious drug supply charges.
- by Clare Sibthorpe
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From bungled drug drops to deep-sea mysteries, water policing is getting busier
Outlaw motorcycle gangs and Middle Eastern syndicates, many with a background in car theft and re-birthing, are moving into the marine world.
- by John Silvester
Alleged drugs kingpin Angelo Pandeli deported from Dubai
The Hells Angels bikie boss, once described by law enforcement as among Australia’s most influential drug traffickers, has landed back in Australia.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Perry Duffin
The elusive family and the secrets behind The Star’s new casino owners
The family that took legal action to suppress a report into Star’s suitability to hold a casino licence has a long history of escaping scrutiny.
- by Harriet Alexander
Bikies to lose access to government worksites under new law
Police will have power to charge bikies and organised crime members who enter government worksites, while anti-association controls will be beefed up.
- by Kieran Rooney
Big Build companies’ ties to CFMEU under the microscope
The union’s incoming administrator has pledged to root out any corrupt employers after Jacqui Lambie used parliament to air allegations of price fixing.
- by Olivia Ireland and Kieran Rooney
Police fear the human rights charter is a hurdle for bikie reforms
Law enforcement agencies are concerned that new powers to stop bikies and organised criminals from consorting with each other will be difficult to enforce.
- by Annika Smethurst
Pair plead not guilty to murder of underworld figure Gavin Preston
Two men accused of the daylight execution of the underworld figure known as “Capable” at a suburban cafe will stand trial in the Supreme Court.
- by Chris Vedelago
Bail provider facing 27 charges over allegedly fake GPS tracker on gangland figure
David Millar was charged on Friday after an investigation into the accuracy of evidence he has provided on behalf of accused criminals.
- by Chris Vedelago
Abused, spat on and spied on: What keeps Kate McClymont going?
As journalists we have a duty to stay the course, no matter how long it takes, and even if you are afraid.
- by Kate McClymont
Hamad crew a ‘live and active threat’ as police fear mass casualty attack
Police have opposed the release of an alleged tobacco crime syndicate lieutenant as they warn mass casualties could result from firebombing attacks.
- by Chris Vedelago