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Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing has seized more than $120,000 in cash and charged a Gowrie man following search warrant activity yesterday.

In early December 2023, ACT Policing’s Drugs and Organised Crime Team commenced an investigation into the alleged importation from the USA of a significant amount of drugs destined for the ACT.

Yesterday (Friday, 5 January 2024) ACT Policing executed search warrants at an automotive business in Fyshwick and a residence in Gowrie.

At the Gowrie residence, police located and seized more than $120,000 in cash, and approximately 243 grams of cannabis.

The 43-year-old Gowrie man will face the ACT Magistrates Court today charged with possession of property suspected of being the proceeds of crime and possess cannabis.

Investigations into the drug importation are continuing with further search warrants expected to be conducted in the ACT and surrounding district.

Anyone with information regarding the importation and sale of illicit drugs in the community is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing has recovered a large amount of suspected stolen property following search warrant activity this week.

About 10.40pm on Tuesday, 2 January 2023, general duties members from Gungahlin Police Station executed a search warrant at a residence in Gungahlin.

During the search, police recovered items suspected of being stolen, including a Japanese ceremonial sword, a PlayStation 5, jewelry and watches, tools, designer handbags, electronic devices including mobile phones and tablets, and numerous stolen identity and bank cards.

The items are believed to have been stolen from other residences and during other property crimes in Gungahlin across the Christmas/New Year period.

No arrests have been made in relation to these burglaries, however investigations are ongoing and charges are anticipated.

Police believe that the burglaries were committed by offenders accessing residences via unlocked doors, and would like to remind the community to securely lock properties and vehicles, even when at home.

Anyone with information in relation to burglaries in Gungahlin, or who may have CCTV footage of persons acting suspiciously around homes or vehicles in the area in the Christmas/New Year period is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7636511. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

Sixteen years after Laura Haworth went missing during a Summernats weekend, ACT Policing is issuing a renewed call to the Canberra community and surrounding districts for information.

Laura was last seen at her friend’s house on Collett Street in Queanbeyan on Saturday, 5 January 2008. Laura left in her red Mazda 121 and has not made any contact with family or friends since.

Laura’s Mazda was later located in Reid, ACT. Despite a significant search of the area, Laura was not located.

Detective Senior Constable Shannon Pugsley from ACT Policing’s Criminal Investigations urged anyone who has information surrounding Laura’s disappearance, including those who were visiting from interstate for Summernats 21, to come forward and speak to investigators.

“We believe there are people in the community and surrounding areas that have information about Laura and her movements that weekend in January 2008,” Detective Senior Constable Pugsley said.

“Given Summernats was also taking place in Canberra at the time Laura was last seen, there may be people who were visiting from interstate who may have information.

“We are appealing to those people to come forward to assist in the investigation, and in turn Laura’s family.

“Any piece of information, no matter how small, could be of importance to investigators.”

Laura’s family have shared the following statement:

16 years ago today, our lives changed unexpectedly. Our beautiful Laura disappeared. Laura is a mother, a daughter, a sister and a friend and we ache to know what has happened to her.   

Any information you, or anyone you know has, will help piece this puzzle together.     

Every day we live with what ifs, whys, and maybes. The pain of not knowing what has happened to Laura is brutal and has a huge impact on our daily lives. 

Laura‘s family thank those who have already provided information and encourage anyone else with information to report it to Crime Stoppers.  

With your help, we will get the answers. 

With your help, we will find out what has happened to Laura. Please help us find the answers. If you or anyone you know has any information, please contact Crime Stoppers. 

Laura we love you and miss you. You have a loving family waiting for news, please, please be in touch. 

ENDS

Anyone with information about Laura’s disappearance should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website, quoting reference number 3719859. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

A 26-year-old man has been extradited from NSW to face court relating to the alleged serious stabbing of a man in December 2022.

Police allege that on the evening of 8 December, 2022 the victim was driven to Uriarra Road, Stromlo and stabbed multiple times. He was left there bleeding heavily.

A passer-by located the victim on Uriarra Road and called emergency services.

Following an investigation, the 26-year-old man was identified as the alleged offender and he was subsequently located imprisoned in NSW. He was released on parole earlier this week and yesterday (Thursday, 4 January 2024) his extradition to the ACT was granted.

He will face one charge of intentionally inflicting grievous bodily harm when he appears in court this morning (Friday, 5 January 2024).

Police would like to speak to anyone who can provide further information about this incident. They can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7292216. Information can be provided anonymously.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage of a collision between two vehicles on Hindmarsh Drive yesterday morning (Tuesday, 2 January, 2023).

About 11.15am, police and emergency services were called to a collision between a silver Subaru Outback and a grey Mitsubishi Lancer at the intersection of Hindmarsh Drive and Yamba Drive, Garran.

Police believe the Subaru may have been driving erratically on Hindmarsh Drive and Yamba Drive in the lead up to the incident.

Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage from the area around the time of the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference number 7636035.

Source: ACT Police

Two P-plater’s have had their licences suspended over the weekend after engaging in dangerous behaviour on the roads.

About 4.45pm on Sunday, 31 December 2023, members from ACT Road Policing observed the driver of a Holden Commodore on their mobile phone.

After stopping the vehicle and speaking to the driver, licence checks identified the 23-year-old Fraser woman as a provisional licence holder.

The driver was issued with an infringement notice for $632 for using a mobile phone while driving. Due to the double demerit period, the driver also accrued 8 demerit points, leading to the provisional licence being suspended.

Shortly after on Sunday afternoon, officers from Road Policing stopped a second P-plate driver on William Hovell Drive who they witnessed driving at 140km/h in a signposted 90km/h zone.

The 18-year-old Yarralumla man was issued with an Immediate Suspension Notice, suspending his right to drive in the ACT for three months, as well as a fine of $1,841.

ACT Policing want to take this opportunity to remind all drivers that road safety is everybody’s responsibility.

Driver distraction and excessive speeding puts drivers, passengers, and other road users at risk and could have tragic consequences for all involved.

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Source: ACT Police

A 19-year-old Nicholls man has had his provisional licence suspended for 90 days following an incident yesterday morning.

About 8.50am yesterday (Saturday, 20 January 2024) ACT Road Policing officers were conducting speed enforcement operations on Gungahlin Drive, Franklin.

The officers identified a white BMW M3 travelling at speed and a laser speed measuring device recorded the M3 at 130km/h in the posted 80km/h zone.

The 19-year-old provisional licence holder from Nicholls was stopped by police and spoken to. His licence was immediately suspended for 90 days and he was issued an infringement notice for $1,841.00 and six demerit points.

Police would like to remind drivers to obey the posted speed limits, and that their friends and family will forgive them if they are running late, but not if they never arrive.

Source: ACT Police

ACT Policing is seeking witnesses and CCTV footage to an apartment fire in O’Connor on Wednesday (17 January 2024).

About 1.40am, ACT Fire & Rescue responded to reports of an apartment block on Berrigan Crescent on fire. Firefighters extinguished the fire, but the third level of the complex was significantly damaged. Repairs to the complex are estimated to cost millions of dollars.

No injuries were reported and the matter is now under investigation by ACT Policing Major Crime Squad.

Police are seeking any witnesses who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously, or anyone in the area who has CCTV or dashcam footage from around the time of the fire. Anyone who can assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via theCrime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote 7648897.