Busted

Today we have a look at some remarkable – but concerning – footage of the latest arrest of career criminal Peter Foster.

But there isn’t something which doesn’t quite add up to our Busted team about this story.

Check it out to see why there are still question marks over the crime and the arrest.

Read the original story here: Sydney Morning Herald

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In Episode 3 we go through Melbourne’s ‘hipster proof fence’ that is Bell Street to look at a recent molasses tobacco bust.

A man who ran a shisha cafe tried to smuggle three tonnes of the stuff into Australia, worth $2.75 million.

Molasses tobacco should be worth more than silver thanks to tax but you can still buy a kilo for a fraction of what you would expect to pay.

This is ripping taxpayers off by billions of dollars in tax revenue every year.

We look at why this is happening.

Read the full story here: HospitalityDirectory.com.au

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Diamond watches screaming “criminal,” luxury cars, boats, designer bags, houses and literally entire farms. In Episode 2 we talk about how the AFP made more than $250 million in “bling seizures” from organised crime gangs last year. This is money you’d hope could fund additional police work but not all is what it seems with what becomes of these goods after they’re seized.

But comments from the new AFP Commissioner provides some hope that could change soon.

Read the original story here: The Daily Telegraph

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The first episode of BUSTED is here! We’re here to dissect the crime news of the week. We’ll be looking at how crooks are trying to get their illegal and dangerous products into the country, even with all the lockdowns.

First cab off the rank is a story about a multi-national organised crime consortium trying to smuggle almost two tonnes of cocaine.

Read the original story here: Sydney Morning Herald

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BUSTED cuts through the fluff of the mainstream news by bringing you everything you need to know about crime in your community, whether it’s criminal thugs being caught smuggling in cheap, fake products or dodgy dealers getting stung selling drugs to fund their lavish lifestyles. BUSTED’s weekly commentary gives you the best access to experts, Rohan Pike and Heath Michael, as they explain to you the tricks of the criminal trade and the latest methods police are using to get these bad guys BUSTED!

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