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Archive for February 2nd, 2024
Cars, cash and handbags seized in money laundering bust
Two men have been charged after police uncovered an alleged money laundering syndicate selling luxury goods overseas. February 2, 2024 Hundreds of designer handbags, luxury cars and more than a million dollars of cash have been seized after police busted an illegal money laundering operation with international links. Two men, aged 36 and 55, have […]
Ship with 16,500 animals in limbo amid export decision
A live export ship loaded with sheep and cattle has returned to port, as the federal government decides if the animals will spend another month at sea. February 2, 2024 A ship carrying thousands of sheep and cattle that spent almost a month at sea has returned to a West Australian port while it waits […]
Perth Mint getting act together but still breaching law
A parliamentary committee has been told Perth Mint is getting its act together but continues to breach money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws. February 2, 2024 While having already promised to clean up its act following thousands of breaches, Perth Mint has so far continued to break money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws, a powerful […]
Western Australia bakes as scorching heatwave continues
A record-breaking heatwave in Western Australia has delivered another sizzling day of heat for residents across much of the state. February 2, 2024 Western Australia is sweating through another scorching day amid a heatwave that has melted many temperature records. Perth Airport had climbed to 42.7C before midday on Friday and the city reached 40.4, […]