Category: Police

MIL-OSI Security: Deer Lake — Excessive speeder ticketed by RCMP Traffic Services West

Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

A 33-year-old man was stopped for excessive speeding by Traffic Services West on Monday.

On April 28, 2025, police observed a vehicle travelling at speeds up to 164 km/hr in a 100 km/h zone on the Trans Canada Highway near Hampden Junction. The driver’s speed was locked in at 159km/hr. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was ticketed for excessive speeding. His license was suspended and the vehicle was impounded.

RCMP NL continues to fill its mandate to protect public safety, enforce the law and ensure the delivery of priority policing services in Newfoundland and Labrador. We thank the public for continuing to report incidents of excessive speed, dangerous driving and crimes within their communities.

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May 1, 2025
MIL-OSI Global: Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong

Source: The Conversation – USA – By David Oygenblik, Ph.D. Student in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tesla crashes are only the most glaring of AI failures. South Jordan Police Department via APPEAR

From drones delivering medical supplies to digital assistants performing everyday tasks, AI-powered systems are becoming increasingly embedded in everyday life. The creators of these innovations promise transformative benefits. For some people, mainstream applications such as ChatGPT and Claude can seem like magic. But these systems are not magical, nor are they foolproof – they can and do regularly fail to work as intended.

AI systems can malfunction due to technical design flaws or biased training data. They can also suffer from vulnerabilities in their code, which can be exploited by malicious hackers. Isolating the cause of an AI failure is imperative for fixing the system.

But AI systems are typically opaque, even to their creators. The challenge is how to investigate AI systems after they fail or fall victim to attack. There are techniques for inspecting AI systems, but they require access to the AI system’s internal data. This access is not guaranteed, especially to forensic investigators called in to determine the cause of a proprietary AI system failure, making investigation impossible.

We are computer scientists who study digital forensics. Our team at the Georgia Institute of Technology has built a system, AI Psychiatry, or AIP, that can recreate the scenario in which an AI failed in order to determine what went wrong. The system addresses the challenges of AI forensics by recovering and “reanimating” a suspect AI model so it can be systematically tested.

Uncertainty of AI

Imagine a self-driving car veers off the road for no easily discernible reason and then crashes. Logs and sensor data might suggest that a faulty camera caused the AI to misinterpret a road sign as a command to swerve. After a mission-critical failure such as an autonomous vehicle crash, investigators need to determine exactly what caused the error.

Was the crash triggered by a malicious attack on the AI? In this hypothetical case, the camera’s faultiness could be the result of a security vulnerability or bug in its software that was exploited by a hacker. If investigators find such a vulnerability, they have to determine whether that caused the crash. But making that determination is no small feat.

Although there are forensic methods for recovering some evidence from failures of drones, autonomous vehicles and other so-called cyber-physical systems, none can capture the clues required to fully investigate the AI in that system. Advanced AIs can even update their decision-making – and consequently the clues – continuously, making it impossible to investigate the most up-to-date models with existing methods.

Researchers are working on making AI systems more transparent, but unless and until those efforts transform the field, there will be a need for forensics tools to at least understand AI failures.

Pathology for AI

AI Psychiatry applies a series of forensic algorithms to isolate the data behind the AI system’s decision-making. These pieces are then reassembled into a functional model that performs identically to the original model. Investigators can “reanimate” the AI in a controlled environment and test it with malicious inputs to see whether it exhibits harmful or hidden behaviors.

AI Psychiatry takes in as input a memory image, a snapshot of the bits and bytes loaded when the AI was operational. The memory image at the time of the crash in the autonomous vehicle scenario holds crucial clues about the internal state and decision-making processes of the AI controlling the vehicle. With AI Psychiatry, investigators can now lift the exact AI model from memory, dissect its bits and bytes, and load the model into a secure environment for testing.

Our team tested AI Psychiatry on 30 AI models, 24 of which were intentionally “backdoored” to produce incorrect outcomes under specific triggers. The system was successfully able to recover, rehost and test every model, including models commonly used in real-world scenarios such as street sign recognition in autonomous vehicles.

Thus far, our tests suggest that AI Psychiatry can effectively solve the digital mystery behind a failure such as an autonomous car crash that previously would have left more questions than answers. And if it does not find a vulnerability in the car’s AI system, AI Psychiatry allows investigators to rule out the AI and look for other causes such as a faulty camera.

Not just for autonomous vehicles

AI Psychiatry’s main algorithm is generic: It focuses on the universal components that all AI models must have to make decisions. This makes our approach readily extendable to any AI models that use popular AI development frameworks. Anyone working to investigate a possible AI failure can use our system to assess a model without prior knowledge of its exact architecture.

Whether the AI is a bot that makes product recommendations or a system that guides autonomous drone fleets, AI Psychiatry can recover and rehost the AI for analysis. AI Psychiatry is entirely open source for any investigator to use.

AI Psychiatry can also serve as a valuable tool for conducting audits on AI systems before problems arise. With government agencies from law enforcement to child protective services integrating AI systems into their workflows, AI audits are becoming an increasingly common oversight requirement at the state level. With a tool like AI Psychiatry in hand, auditors can apply a consistent forensic methodology across diverse AI platforms and deployments.

In the long run, this will pay meaningful dividends both for the creators of AI systems and everyone affected by the tasks they perform.

Brendan Saltaformaggio’s research group receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the Office of Naval Research, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of our sponsors and collaborators.

David Oygenblik does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

– ref. Forensics tool ‘reanimates’ the ‘brains’ of AIs that fail in order to understand what went wrong – https://theconversation.com/forensics-tool-reanimates-the-brains-of-ais-that-fail-in-order-to-understand-what-went-wrong-247769

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May 1, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: LaPorte Man Found Guilty by Jury

Source: Office of United States Attorneys

SOUTH BEND – Yesterday, Ron Deming, 38 years old, of LaPorte, Indiana, was found guilty today of receipt of child pornography and possession of child pornography after a two-day jury trial presided over by United States District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty, announced Acting United States Attorney Tina L. Nommay.

Sentencing is scheduled for August 14, 2025. Any specific sentence to be imposed will be determined by the District Court Judge after consideration of federal statutes and the United States Sentencing Guidelines.

This case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations with assistance from the Indiana State Police and the LaPorte County Sheriff’s Office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Hannah T Jones and Katelan McKenzie Doyle.

The case was brought as part of Project Safe Childhood. In 2006, the Department of Justice created Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from exploitation and abuse. Led by the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the DOJ’s Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state, and local resources to locate, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who exploit children, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.

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May 1, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: FBI and Gary Police Seek Help Locating Missing Gary Teen

Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) State Crime News

Ja’Niyah McMichael Would Be 14 Years Old Today

The FBI and Gary Police Department are asking for the public’s help to locate Ja’Niyah McMichael, a teenager, who has been missing since August 12, 2024. Ja’Niyah was reported missing by her mother from their home in the 1900 block of Malcom X Blvd in Gary, Indiana.

Investigators believe Ja’Niyah may be the victim of foul play and the search for her remains an active and ongoing investigation.

At the time of her disappearance, Ja’Niyah was last seen wearing black pajama pants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and red and black shoes. She has known connections to Gary and East Chicago, Indiana.

Today, Ja’Niyah would be 14 years old.

In an effort to bring Ja’Niyah home and hold those responsible accountable, there is a $20,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for her disappearance. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 and the City of Gary is also offering a $10,000 reward.

Anyone with information—no matter how small—is urged to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324), Gary or online at tips.fbi.gov.

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May 1, 2025
MIL-OSI China: MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs

MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758
- Date：2025-04-30
- Data Source：Department of European Affairs
April 30, 2025

The Czech Senate on April 29 adopted a resolution on the misrepresentation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. In the resolution, the Czech Senate opposed China’s mischaracterization of UNGA Resolution 2758, emphasizing that it did not substantiate the “one China principle,” and rejected China’s related claim that Taiwan was part of China. The resolution also reiterated its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the resolution and expresses its sincere appreciation.

The resolution stated that when UNGA Resolution 2758 was adopted on October 25, 1971, it made no mention of Taiwan, the Taiwanese people, or Taiwan’s political status; did not establish PRC sovereignty over Taiwan; and did not discuss Taiwan’s status or participation in UN agencies. Moreover, the resolution pointed out that China’s deliberate distortion of UN resolutions endangered the legitimacy of the United Nations and infringed on the basic principles of international law. It called on China to respect the content of UNGA 2758 and stop misusing it for its own political ends.

In addition, the resolution supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in multilateral organizations and fora such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the International Criminal Police Organization. It urged the Czech government to address China’s misrepresentation and misuse of UNGA Resolution 2758 in the UN system and support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations and other international organizations.

The Czech Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution on December 12, 2024, opposing China’s improper linking of UNGA Resolution 2758 with the “one China principle.” The new Czech Senate resolution therefore once again demonstrates the Czech Parliament’s staunch backing of Taiwan and underscores the close and cordial relations between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude to the Czech Senate for supporting Taiwan through concrete action and calls on the international community to likewise counter China’s false narratives regarding UNGA Resolution 2758. Taiwan will continue to work hand in hand with like-minded partners worldwide to resist the efforts of authoritarian regimes seeking to undermine the international order and to jointly safeguard the core values shared by the global democratic community.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758

Source: Republic of China Taiwan

MOFA response to Czech Senate adopting resolution on China’s misrepresentation of UNGA Resolution 2758

Date：2025-04-30
Data Source：Department of European Affairs

April 30, 2025

The Czech Senate on April 29 adopted a resolution on the misrepresentation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 by the People’s Republic of China and support for Taiwan’s participation in international organizations. In the resolution, the Czech Senate opposed China’s mischaracterization of UNGA Resolution 2758, emphasizing that it did not substantiate the “one China principle,” and rejected China’s related claim that Taiwan was part of China. The resolution also reiterated its support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the resolution and expresses its sincere appreciation.

The resolution stated that when UNGA Resolution 2758 was adopted on October 25, 1971, it made no mention of Taiwan, the Taiwanese people, or Taiwan’s political status; did not establish PRC sovereignty over Taiwan; and did not discuss Taiwan’s status or participation in UN agencies. Moreover, the resolution pointed out that China’s deliberate distortion of UN resolutions endangered the legitimacy of the United Nations and infringed on the basic principles of international law. It called on China to respect the content of UNGA 2758 and stop misusing it for its own political ends.

In addition, the resolution supported Taiwan’s meaningful participation in multilateral organizations and fora such as the World Health Organization, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the International Civil Aviation Organization, and the International Criminal Police Organization. It urged the Czech government to address China’s misrepresentation and misuse of UNGA Resolution 2758 in the UN system and support Taiwan’s meaningful participation in the United Nations and other international organizations.

The Czech Chamber of Deputies Foreign Affairs Committee adopted a resolution on December 12, 2024, opposing China’s improper linking of UNGA Resolution 2758 with the “one China principle.” The new Czech Senate resolution therefore once again demonstrates the Czech Parliament’s staunch backing of Taiwan and underscores the close and cordial relations between Taiwan and the Czech Republic.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung expresses sincere gratitude to the Czech Senate for supporting Taiwan through concrete action and calls on the international community to likewise counter China’s false narratives regarding UNGA Resolution 2758. Taiwan will continue to work hand in hand with like-minded partners worldwide to resist the efforts of authoritarian regimes seeking to undermine the international order and to jointly safeguard the core values shared by the global democratic community.

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April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Leasing arrangements announced for public market stalls in May

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) announced today (April 30) that open auctions for a total of 590 stalls in 45 public markets will be held in May. Market stalls not taken at open auctions will be available to the public for renting at their upset prices on May 23 on a first-come, first-served basis.

(1) Open auctions

The types of stalls to be auctioned this time cover cooked food, frozen meat, fresh meat, fresh fish, frozen (chilled) poultry, fruits, vegetables, ready-to-eat food, food-related dry goods and wet goods, non-food related dry goods and wet goods, service trades, siu mei and lo mei, mobile phones/mobile phone accessories/electronic products/electronic parts, pet goods and pet food, hardware/locksmith, etc. The tenancy agreement is a three-year fixed term from June 1, with no right of renewal upon expiry of the tenancy agreement. The upset prices of the monthly rent of the stalls vary depending on the sizes, locations and vacancy periods of the individual stalls. The upset prices for the stalls in an open auction will be initially fixed at 80 per cent of the open market rent (OMR) if the stalls have been vacant for over six months, and at 60 per cent of the OMR if the vacant period has been over eight months. Relevant information is available on the FEHD website.

The date and the number of stalls are as follows:

New Territories (1)
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Auction date: May 7 (Wednesday) (am)
Number of stalls: 89

New Territories (2)
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Auction date: May 8 (Thursday) (am)
Number of stalls: 76

Hong Kong Island and Islands District (1)
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Auction date: May 12 (Monday) (am)
Number of stalls: 119

Aberdeen Market
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Auction date: May 12 (Monday) (pm)
Number of stalls: 20

Hong Kong Island and Islands District (2)
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Auction date: May 13 (Tuesday) (am)
Number of stalls: 75

Hong Kong Island and Islands District (3)
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Auction date: May 13 (Tuesday) (pm)
Number of stalls: 64

Kowloon (1)
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Auction date: May 14 (Wednesday) (am)
Number of stalls: 79

Lai Wan Market
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Auction date: May 14 (Wednesday) (pm)
Number of stalls: two

Kowloon (2)
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Auction date: May 15 (Thursday) (am)
Number of stalls: 52

Kowloon (3)
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Auction date: May 15 (Thursday) (pm)
Number of stalls: 14

The open auctions will be held at Room 410, 4/F, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Nam Cheong Offices and Vehicle Depot, 87 Yen Chow Street West, Kowloon. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The admission tickets will be issued 30 minutes prior to the commencement of each auction. Persons who want to attend the auctions must wait at the waiting area of the auction venue and produce their Hong Kong identity card or passport for registration. The registered person will then be provided with an admission ticket for the auctions. In addition, eligible bidders after verification will be issued with a bidding paddle for the auction. The FEHD has also invited representatives of the Police and the Independent Commission Against Corruption to monitor the auctions at the auction venue in order to ensure that the open auctions are conducted in an orderly and fair manner.

(2) Renting at upset prices on first-come, first-served basis

The tenancy agreement of market stalls renting on a first-come, first-served basis is a three-year fixed term from July 1, with no right of renewal upon expiry of the tenancy agreement. The upset prices of the monthly rent of the stalls vary depending on their sizes, locations, vacancy periods and the reduced upset prices from the last open auction of the individual stalls. Relevant information is available on the FEHD website after the open auction.

Members of the public who are interested in renting a market stall at its upset price should approach the following FEHD offices, as appropriate, to apply in person from 9.30am to 12.30pm or 2.30pm to 4.30pm on May 23:

Districts in which the market stalls are located	Venues for selection of market stalls
Hong Kong Island and Islands District	Hawkers and Markets Section (Hong Kong and Islands) Office, 8/F, Lockhart Road Municipal Services Building, 225 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Kowloon	Hawkers and Markets Section (Kowloon) Office, Room 301-302, 3/F, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Nam Cheong Offices and Vehicle Depot, 87 Yen Chow Street West, Kowloon
Kwai Tsing District	Kwai Tsing District Environmental Hygiene Office, 9/F, Kwai Hing Government Offices, 166-174 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories
North District	North District Environmental Hygiene Office, 4/F, Shek Wu Hui Municipal Services Building, 13 Chi Cheong Road, Sheung Shui, New Territories
Sai Kung District	Sai Kung District Environmental Hygiene Office, 7/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories
Sha Tin District	Sha Tin District Environmental Hygiene Office, Units 1201-1207 and 1220-1221, 12/F, Tower 1, Grand Central Plaza, 138 Sha Tin Rural Committee Road, Sha Tin, New Territories
Tai Po District	Tai Po District Environmental Hygiene Office, 3/F, Tai Po Complex, 8 Heung Sze Wui Street, Tai Po, New Territories
Tsuen Wan District	Tsuen Wan District Environmental Hygiene Office, 3/F, Yeung Uk Road Municipal Services Building, 45 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories
Tuen Mun District	Tuen Mun District Environmental Hygiene Office, 1/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices Building, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories
Yuen Long District	Yuen Long District Environmental Hygiene Office, 2/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories

A spokesman for the FEHD said, “Bidders or applicants for the market stalls must be at least 18 years old and ordinarily reside in Hong Kong. To allow more people to bid for or select the stalls and increase customer choices by enhancing the diversity in terms of the variety of stalls, there will be a restriction on the number of stalls to be rented in the same market by a single tenant. Any person who is currently a stall tenant is not allowed to bid in the first round of auction for any stall in the same market, and will only be allowed to bid for one stall in the second round of auction or to select one stall in the same market on a first-come, first-served basis. The existing tenants under the new three-year fixed term tenancy scheme (i.e. those persons who became stall tenants through the market open auctions after August 2022) are allowed to bid for a stall in the auction or select a stall on a first-come, first-served basis in the same market, but shall vacate the current stall and return it to the FEHD before the effective date of commencement of the new tenancy agreement.”

â€‹Details of the open auctions and the public market stalls concerned (including stalls for open auction at reduced upset prices) have been uploaded to the FEHD website (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pleasant_environment/tidy_market/open_auction_coming.html). Details on renting public market stalls on a first-come, first-served basis will be uploaded to the FEHD website after open auctions (www.fehd.gov.hk/english/pleasant_environment/tidy_market/FCFS/index.html). Interested bidders or applicants may visit the department website or contact the respective District Environmental Hygiene Office.

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April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI Security: Man charged with terrorism offence after Israeli Embassy incident
Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

A man has been charged with a terrorism offence following an incident at the Embassy of Israel on Monday, 28 April.

Abdullah Sabah Albadri, 33 (28.12.1991) of no fixed abode was charged on Wednesday, 30 April with the following offences:
- Preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006.
- Two counts of possession of a pointed or bladed article, contrary to Section 139(1) and (6) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court later today (30 April).

Commander Dominic Murphy, Head of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command said: “We remain in close contact with those based at the Embassy of Israel and we appreciate that these charges will be concerning to them.

“I would like to reassure the public, however, that from our enquiries so far, we are not seeking anyone else in connection with this matter and we do not believe there is any wider threat to the public.

“Although the man has now been charged, we continue with our investigation and would urge the public not to speculate further at this time.”

Background:

Shortly before 18:00hrs on Monday, 28 April, officers from the Met’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command became aware of a man attempting to gain unauthorised access to the grounds of the Embassy of Israel in Kensington, W8.

Officers prevented the man from entering and arrested him on suspicion of a public order offence, trespassing on a designated site and possession of an offensive weapon.

He was taken to a London police station and after further enquiries were carried out he was further arrested on suspicion of an offence contrary to Section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.

Due to this, the investigation is being led by detectives from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command.

He was subsequently charged as above.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrest – Serious Traffic Offences – Darwin
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested a 35-year-old male yesterday in relation to serious traffic offences committed over the past month.

Between 27 March and 21 April 2025, the rider of a motorcycle displaying false plates committed a number of high-speed driving offences within the Greater Darwin region reaching speeds of up to 215 kilometres per hour.

Officers from the Territory Road Policing Division investigated the incidents, identifying the rider and motorcycle involved.

Yesterday morning, members executed a search warrant on the riders residence in Karama locating the motorcycle and alleged offender at the location.

The Motorcycle was seized and the 35-year-old male was arrested and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House. He has since been charged with 54 offences including:
- Possess thing to administer dangerous drug;
- Posses schedule 1 dangerous drug – Less than traffickable quantity;
- Drive at a speed and manner dangerous;
- Driving at a dangerous speed more 45 kilometres over;
- Fail to comply with police direction;
- Possess plates calculated to deceive;
- Breach of bail;
- Drive a motor vehicle while unlicenced;
- Drive unregistered motor vehicle; and
- Drive unregistered motor vehicle.
He is remanded to appear in Darwin Local Court on 1 May 2025.

Sergeant Rowan Benson of the Territory Road Policing Division said “It is extremely disappointing that we are still seeing these dangerous offences being committed. The reckless actions of the person involved has created unjustifiable risk to so many members of the public and it is lucky that on this occasion nobody has been seriously injured or killed.

“The Northern Territory Police Force will continue to work tirelessly to investigate and prosecute people that choose to put other Territorians in danger.”

Road users are encouraged to report traffic offending to police either by calling 131 444 or by submitting a report online at http://pfes.nt.gov.au/reportonline. You can make anonymous reports via Crime Stoppers online at https://crimestoppersnt.com.au/.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Call for information – Unlawful entry – Katherine

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is calling for information following an unlawful entry in Katherine.

Around 8:45am this morning, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of an alleged unlawful entry at a business facility near the intersection of First and O’Shea Streets.

While inside, the unknown offenders allegedly caused significant damage to multiple doors and deployed a fire extinguisher within one of the office spaces.

Police attended and established a crime scene.

Investigations are ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444. Please quote reference number P25117919. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Aggravated assault – Palmerston

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has arrested three females in relation to an aggravated assault that occurred outside a small shopping precinct in Palmerston yesterday afternoon.

About 3:15pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports of a female being assaulted by a group of four females. Police allege the female was struck to the head with a bottle and further hit with blunt objects before a male bystander tried to intervene and was also assaulted.

The group fled the scene before police arrival but were arrested nearby a short time later and conveyed to the Palmerston Watch House.

St John Ambulance attended and conveyed the female victim to Royal Darwin Hospital for medical assessment. The male was treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Three females, aged 30, 58 and 59, are expected to be charged at a later date. One of the alleged offenders remains outstanding and Serious Crime detectives have carriage of the investigation.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident is urged to contact police on 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Charges – Aggravated robbery – Karama

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 17-year-old male in relation to an aggravated robbery that occurred in Karama on Monday evening.

Further investigation determined the second male was not inside the store at the time of the incident, and there is currently insufficient evidence to confirm his involvement.

The 17-year-old was charged yesterday afternoon with aggravated robbery and was remanded to appear in court today.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ21: Measures to promote STEAM education

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Following is a question by the Hon Lillian Kwok and a written reply by the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, in the Legislative Council today (April 30):

Question:

It is learnt that the Government is committed to promoting STEAM (i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and has provided schools with support measures, including offering learning grant schemes, optimising curriculum framework and enhancing teacher training. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:

(1) of the frequency of upgrading artificial intelligence (AI) teaching equipment and the coverage of smart classrooms in various publicly-funded primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong over the past three years;

(2) whether the Government will formulate guidelines and specifications in relation to AI ethics education and data security for schools; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that;

(3) given that the Quality Education Fund (QEF) has implemented the e-Learning Ancillary Facilities Programme to promote co-operation between the education and business sectors for the development of e-learning ancillary facilities that meet local education needs, and that the QEF will also sponsor schools to use the deliverables of the projects under the Programme, of the number of schools which have purchased the e-learning ancillary facilities developed under the Programme with the subsidy of the QEF since the launch of the Programme, and the details of such ancillary facilities; and

(4) of the number of schools currently adopting the teaching materials of the Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level and the Module on AI for Junior Secondary Level, and whether the Government will step up its efforts in promoting the adoption of such teaching materials by schools; if so, of the details?

Reply:

President,

The Education Bureau (EDB) has been stepping up its efforts to promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education and digital education in primary and secondary schools. Through a range of diversified strategies, including ongoing curriculum renewal, strengthening teacher training, optimising education ancillary infrastructure, providing resource support, and organising student activities, the EDB assists schools in harnessing innovation and technology (I&T) (including artificial intelligence (AI)) to enhance the digital literacy and competence of both teachers and students, and foster learning and teaching effectiveness, with a view to nurturing talent for the future. Meanwhile, we have been enhancing our efforts in promoting media and information literacy to enable students to use digital technology effectively and ethically in daily life and learning.

Our consolidated reply to the written question raised by the Hon Lillian Kwok is as follows:

Enhancing curriculum related to I&T (including AI)

The EDB launched the Module on AI for Junior Secondary Level in the 2023/24 school year, with the aim of developing students’ understanding of AI and its applications. The EDB also launched the Enriched Module on Coding Education for Upper Primary Level to prepare primary school students for further studying the basics and applications of AI and big data in secondary schools. The Module on AI for Junior Secondary Level covers topics such as AI basics, AI ethics, societal impact and future of work, and enables teachers and students to learn about the ethics and appropriate application scenarios of AI, as well as relevant security topics such as personal data privacy and data security. At present, almost all publicly-funded primary and secondary schools have implemented the enriched coding education and AI education at the upper primary level and the junior secondary level respectively.

Developing relevant learning and teaching resources

Last year, the EDB launched the updated “Information Literacy for Hong Kong Students” Learning Framework (2024) to cover education on AI ethics and data security. Apart from this, the EDB has also been developing various learning and teaching resources, including those on AI ethics education and data security. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Police Force and the Journalism Education Foundation, the EDB has launched the learning and teaching resources on Cyber Security and Technology Crime Information and Media and Information Literacy respectively, which include content to enhance students’ ability to discern the authenticity of information and promote the proper use of social media.

Providing professional development training for in-service teachers

To tie in with the implementation of the above I&T curriculum modules, the EDB has continuously enhanced teacher training and strengthened the promotion and support for schools to adopt these modules. Since the 2023/24 school year, the EDB has organised 22 sessions of professional development programmes on AI education for the junior secondary level, with over 650 participating teachers. As for primary schools, a total of over 60 sessions of training programmes on coding education have been organised, with the attendance of over 1 550 teachers. The training programmes are conducted in both online and offline modes to benefit a greater number of teachers. In addition, the EDB has actively provided teachers with AI-related professional development programmes, covering topics like the development of AI, planning of applying AI in teaching and learning, as well as the application of AI tools in different subjects, and including such themes as safeguarding data security.

Strengthening digital education ancillary infrastructure

The Quality Education Fund (QEF) has included STEM/STEAM education as one of the priority themes and implemented the Dedicated Funding Programme for Publicly-funded Schools starting from the 2018/19 school year. From the 2018/19 to 2023/24 school years, the QEF approved over 1 200 projects related to information technology (IT) in education and STEM/STEAM education through the Priority Themes Funding Programme and the Dedicated Funding Programme for Publicly-funded Schools, with a total funding of over $1.1 billion. The measures included enhancing facilities and support for schools to develop school-based STEM/STEAM education.

Moreover, to optimise education ancillary infrastructure, the QEF has allocated $500 million for the implementation of the e-Learning Ancillary Facilities Programme to develop e-learning ancillary facilities that meet local learning and teaching needs through co-operation between the education and business sectors. A total of 22 projects have been funded under the Programme and have commenced in the beginning of the 2023/24 school year. The learning platforms and resources developed under these projects deploy innovative technologies such as big data and AI to enhance learning and teaching effectiveness in a wide array of subjects/areas. The development period of each project ranges from two to three years. As at end-March 2025, around 400 schools participated in the collaborative development projects, involving around 31 000 students. It is expected that the deliverables of the projects will be successively released for subscription by schools in mid-2025 and will be available for use starting from the 2025/26 school year. The QEF will also sponsor publicly-funded schools to use the deliverables of the projects to facilitate the sustainable development of the projects. As the Programme is still at the development stage, figures on the numbers of subscribing schools and student beneficiaries, as well as the sponsored amount are not available for the time being.

Providing resource support

In applying digital technology to facilitate teaching, starting from the 2004/05 school year, the EDB has been providing all public sector schools with the Composite Information Technology Grant (CITG). Schools may deploy the grant flexibly, according to their school-based pedagogical needs, to purchase and enhance various kinds of hardware and software for teaching (including AI teaching equipment and smart classroom-related facilities), subscribe to Wi-Fi services, and strengthen their IT staffing support. In the 2024/25 school year, the rate of CITG for each school ranges from $275,355 to $898,390, depending on the school type and the number of classes. The grant rates will be adjusted annually in accordance with the movement of the Composite Consumer Price Index.

Over the years, publicly-funded primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong have been flexibly updating the hardware and equipment in schools, having regard to the school-based circumstances and the learning and teaching needs of students and teachers. The relevant expenditures are subject to vetting by the school management committees/incorporated management committees. The EDB does not maintain relevant statistics on the updating of teaching equipment including AI equipment and the coverage rate of smart classrooms in schools.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Special traffic and transport arrangements for Tam Kung Festival on Hong Kong Island

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

Special traffic and transport arrangements for Tam Kung Festival on Hong Kong Island
Road closures

Road closures and traffic diversions will be implemented on roads in the vicinity of Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Tam Kung Temple Road from 6.30am to 6.30pm that day. Intermittent road closures will be implemented on roads in the vicinity of Tai Hang in Wan Chai District from 10.30am that day until crowds disperse and roads are reopened. Vehicular access to and from car parks within the affected areas may not be allowed during the period of road closures.

Public transport service arrangements
(ii) The public light bus stand, public light bus parking space and motorcycle parking spaces at Kam Wah Street between Shau Kei Wan Main Street East and Mong Lung Street will be temporarily suspended from 8am on May 4 to 6.30pm the next day;

(iii) All on-street parking spaces within closed road sections in Shau Kei Wan (including metered parking, motorcycle parking and disabled parking spaces) will be temporarily suspended from 10pm on May 4 to 6.30pm the next day; and
The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures when necessary. The public should pay attention to the latest traffic news through radio, television or “HKeMobility”.
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April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ14: Enticing international online celebrity to visit Hong Kong

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

LCQ14: Enticing international online celebrity to visit Hong Kong
Question:

It has been reported that earlier on, an internationally renowned online celebrity live-streamed his activities on YouTube, a video-sharing website, during his visit to Hong Kong, attracting a large number of local and overseas fans to follow him physically, and the number of viewers of the relevant live streams has exceeded 10 million, thus bringing to Hong Kong international exposure that can hardly be ignored. There are views that online celebrities’ “decentralised and spontaneous high-profile events” of this kind enable viewers around the world to see the daily street situations in Hong Kong in real time, which is in line with the concept of “Tourism is everywhere in Hong Kong”. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:

(1) as it has been reported that massive crowds of people were drawn by the aforesaid online celebrity when he was doing the live streams, whether the authorities will formulate plans to assist in maintaining public order during similar events in the future; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that;

(2) as there are views that the experience of the aforesaid online celebrity’s visit to Hong Kong attests to the high interactivity and cost-effectiveness of high-traffic online celebrities, whether the authorities will study stepping up efforts to entice them to visit Hong Kong and integrating such events into tourism promotional campaigns; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that; and

(3) as it has been reported that the aforesaid online celebrity had earlier on experienced a high-tech tour in Shenzhen, including riding in an amphibious vehicle, watching a robot dance and experiencing a food delivery service by drone, and such activities have demonstrated our country’s high level of technology to the international community, whether the authorities will draw up a list of high-tech projects for visits in Hong Kong to facilitate visits by international high-traffic online celebrities and overseas travellers; if so, of the details; if not, the reasons for that?

Reply:

President,

In respect of the question raised by the Dr Hon Dennis Lam, having consulted the Security Bureau and the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB), the reply is as follows:

(1) The Police have always attached great importance to and endeavoured to maintain public safety and order. Regarding the live webcasting activities conducted by a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) in public places earlier, the Police had been keeping a close watch on the activities and making continuous assessment of the situation. The Police had also taken the initiative to liaise with the team of the KOL, so as to make timely manpower deployment when necessary, with a view to maintaining public safety and order. In case of similar activities in the future, the Police will, as in the past, closely monitor the situation and make timely assessment, and flexibly deploy police manpower to deal with any possible emergencies.

(2) “Seeing is Believing” forms the cornerstone of our strategic approach to showcase Hong Kong’s authentic appeal and diverse tourism offerings. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) consistently invites KOLs, influencers, media, and industry partners from around the world to experience the city’s diverse charm firsthand, so as to promote Hong Kong tourism.

The HKTB has tailor-made a variety of thematic itineraries for these guests, covering Chinese and Western arts, pop culture, water and harbour experiences, traditional festivities, gastronomy and outdoor exploration. This aims to create positive word-of-mouth through their personal experiences by leveraging their vast influence, with a view to attracting more visitors to come to Hong Kong.

In 2024, the HKTB proactively invited more than 2 600 KOLs, influencers, media and trade partners from different source markets (including the Mainland, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea and long-haul markets) to visit Hong Kong. Counting only KOLs, the HKTB proactively invited over 620 KOLs from local, the Mainland, and overseas markets in 2024 to experience Hong Kong and tell the world the good stories of Hong Kong through their first-hand travel experiences. Collectively, these KOLs have a fan base of approximately 380 million.

The top 10 KOLs invited by the HKTB in 2024 are as follows:

KOLThis year, the HKTB continues to take proactive measures. In the first quarter, the HKTB invited over 650 KOLs, influencers, media, and industry partners to come to Hong Kong to create positive exposure. Particularly during the “Hong Kong Super March”, the HKTB collaborated with nearly 100 KOLs and celebrities from various countries and regions (including the Mainland, Taiwan, the UK, Australia, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia), who shared their first-hand experiences on social media, reaching over 50 million followers. Notable participants included South Korean actor Wi Ha-joon, who starred in Netflix’s hit series Squid Game 2, world number one snooker player Judd Trump, Mainland Chinese singer Zhang Yuan, rising Thai stars Boss and Noeul, former British rugby player Ryan Wilson and Indonesian artist Eva Alicia.

Looking ahead, the HKTB will adhere to the strategy of “Seeing is Believing” and invite more globally renowned KOLs, media, and industry representatives to visit Hong Kong, spreading its unique charm worldwide and attracting more visitors to make advance plans to travel to Hong Kong.

The HKTB stands ready to provide appropriate support to KOLs who are interested in visiting and promoting Hong Kong tourism, subject to evaluation of various factors including the size of their fanbase, their social media posts engagement rates, their professional status and image, whether they tie in with the target source markets and marketing strategies, with the aim of leveraging their first-hand experiences to showcase Hong Kong’s unique charm.

(3) According to the ITIB, the Government is dedicated to promoting Hong Kong’s innovation and technology (I&T) development by leveraging Hong Kong’s advantages as an international city to foster global I&T collaboration. The two I&T flagships (Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Cyberport) support tech enterprises to expand their network of collaborative partners in the Mainland and overseas markets as well as liaise with their I&T park enterprises and the I&T sector, actively participate in international or regional conferences and exhibitions, with a view to promoting commercialisation of research and development outcomes as well as the products to both the Mainland and overseas markets.

Regarding the HKTB’s initiative of inviting KOLs, influencers, media, and industry partners to come to Hong Kong and tailor-making a variety of thematic itineraries, the HKTB stands ready to incorporate different elements (including those related to technology) into the itineraries to showcase Hong Kong’s characteristics, thereby promoting Hong Kong’s appeal and attracting more visitors to come to Hong Kong.
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April 30, 2025

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Man arrested and charged by Police National Security Department

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

The National Security Department (NSD) of the Hong Kong Police Force took enforcement actions and arrested a 22-year-old man in Kowloon on April 28 on suspicion of committing “knowingly publishing publications that had a seditious intention” in contravention of Section 24 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

The investigation revealed that the arrested man was suspected of repeatedly publishing posts with seditious intentions on online social platforms, with content provoking hatred, contempt or disaffection against the fundamental system of the state established by the Constitution of the Peopleâ€™s Republic of China, inciting any person to attempt to procure the alteration, otherwise than by lawful means, of any matter established in accordance with the law by the Central Authorities in relation to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR); or any matter established in accordance with the law in the HKSAR, and inciting any other person to do an act that does not comply with the law of the HKSAR or that does not obey an order issued under the law of the HKSAR.

NSD has officially laid charge against the man with one count of “knowingly publishing publications that had a seditious intention”. The case will be mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistratesâ€™ Courts this afternoon (April 30).

Police remind members of the public that “knowingly publishing publications that had a seditious intention” is a serious crime. Offenders shall be liable to imprisonment for seven years on first conviction. Members of the public are urged not to defy the law.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported abduction, rape, and murder of a minor girl and the death of the arrested accused in a police encounter in Hubballi, Karnataka

Source: Government of India

NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported abduction, rape, and murder of a minor girl and the death of the arrested accused in a police encounter in Hubballi, Karnataka

Issues notices to the Chief Secretary and the DGP calling for a detailed report within four weeks

The report is expected to include the post-mortem examination and the Magisterial Enquiry Reports of both the deceased

Posted On: 30 APR 2025 3:13PM by PIB Delhi

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report about the abduction, rape and murder of a minor girl and the death of the arrested accused in a police encounter in Hubballi, Karnataka. Reportedly, the incident happened on 14th April, 2025.

The Commission has observed that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious violation of the human rights of the victim minor girl, and the arrested suspected perpetrator, killed in an alleged encounter. Therefore, the Commission has issued notices to the Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police, Government of Karnataka, calling for a detailed report in the matter within four weeks. The report is expected to include the post-mortem examination and the Magisterial Enquiry Reports of both the deceased.

According to the media report, carried on 14th April, 2025, soon after the girl’s body was recovered from the bathroom, the angry residents protested outside Ashok Nagar police station, demanding the arrest of the accused. Reportedly, he was nabbed by the police within hours of the incident and was being taken for questioning when he tried to attack them, resulting in gunshot injuries to him, leading to his death.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Security: Met directed to hold misconduct hearing for firearms officer NX121

Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

The Independent Office for Police Conduct has directed the Met Police to hold a disciplinary hearing for a firearms officer known as NX121.

NX121 was unanimously acquitted of the murder of Chris Kaba following an Old Bailey trial in October 2024.

Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said: “We recognise the significant impact of Mr Kaba’s death on his family who continue to grieve the loss of a loved one.

“Since NX121 was acquitted, the IOPC has been reconsidering whether he should face misconduct proceedings. We made strong representations that he should not face any further action due to the extensive evidence tried and tested at court and the not guilty verdict returned by the jury.

“We know any fatal use of force by police understandably prompts concern among communities. NX121 made a split-second decision on what he believed was necessary to protect his colleagues and London and a jury unanimously decided that was an honestly-held belief and the force used was reasonable.

“However, the IOPC has now determined that NX121 has a case to answer for his use of force and has directed us to hold a gross misconduct hearing.

“We know another lengthy process will fall heavily on the shoulders of NX121 and more widely our firearms officers, who continue to bravely and tirelessly police the streets of London every day to protect the public.

“Our armed officers respond to more than 4,000 incidents each year, but there are only one or two incidents where shots are fired by police each year. These officers are the most professional, accountable and cautious in their use of lethal force in the world and their operations have prevented countless acts of violence across our city.

“Now is not the time for debate and discussion about this case, it is important that we do not risk prejudicing NX121’s right to an impartial hearing.

“We will provide further updates and comment when these proceedings have concluded.”

A date for the hearing will be set in due course. To ensure independence from the Met for an impartial hearing, we will be asking a chief officer from another police force to chair it.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Interim report 01/2025: Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

Press release

Interim report 01/2025: Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig

Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024.
View of the accident site – train 1S71 is shown on the left of picture and train 1J25 on the right.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Clean your boots – let’s fight phytophthora!

Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 23 Apr 2025

Signage at Bunya Mountains National Park

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS) is ramping up efforts to safeguard the iconic Bunya Mountains National Park from the devastating impact of phytophthora.

Phytophthora – which in Greek means “plant destroyer” – is a group of soil borne pathogens that have caused environmental ecosystem damage world-wide.

We need help in reducing the spread of phytophthora, and help starts with visitors to Bunya Mountains National Park cleaning their boots.

Boot cleaning stations have been installed at the entrance of all walking tracks in the Bunya Mountains National Park, and it is now a requirement that all park visitors use them.

“In the past we have been educating visitors about the risk phytophthora poses to this fragile ecosystem, and now, by installing these stations, we are making it even easier for visitors to the park to play their part,” said South Burnett Senior Ranger Mark Casey.

“The stations make a big difference in helping us reduce the spread of this pathogen and will soon be complemented by signage to help visitors understand their obligations,” Mr Casey said.

“Without action to reduce the spread of phytophthora, the ancient Bunya Pines and the species that depend on them could be at risk.

“This is about preserving one of Queensland’s most iconic natural landscapes for future generations.

“We’re taking an educate-and-enforce approach—raising awareness while also ensuring visitors do their part.”

It is also strongly urged that boots are cleaned before arriving and after leaving the park to minimise the risk of spreading pathogens between natural areas.

Fines can apply should it become clear people are still accessing the park without using the boot cleaning stations.

“We need your help to ensure the Bunya Mountains’ incredible biodiversity is preserved,” Mr Casey said.

“Please play your part protecting Bunya Mountains National Park by staying on designated walking tracks, ensuring your gear is clean and free of dirt before entering and exiting the park, use the boot cleaning stations provided, and avoid walking during wet, muddy conditions.”

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Limited access returns to world class Ex-HMAS Brisbane dive site after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 30 Apr 2025

The Ex-HMAS Brisbane Conservation Park dive site has partially reopened following a temporary closure in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, this iconic piece of Australian naval history offers divers an unforgettable underwater experience just off the Sunshine Coast.

Although rectification works are continuing to protect both divers and its surrounding marine environment, guided external-only dives have been given the green light to recommence.

Access to the site is available exclusively through bookings with SunReef and Scuba World, with the public mooring set to remain closed until further notice to support rectification activities and ensure visitor safety.

Principal Ranger of Southern Marine Parks, Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Steve Hoseck emphasised the importance of the rectification efforts in getting tourism operators back in business.

“Reinstating the Ex-HMAS Brisbane as one of Australia’s premier wreck diving destinations is a top priority,” Mr Hoseck said.

“We’re allowing controlled access for certified advanced divers, giving them a unique opportunity to witness the impact of a cyclone on a wreck while making sure ongoing rectification work continues uninterrupted.

“Divers from around the world are drawn to the Ex-HMAS Brisbane wreck, and even with limited access, we’re delighted to get people back in the water to experience this Queensland icon.”

Access Guidelines:
- No physical contact with the wreck permitted.
- Water visibility must be greater than 5m.
- No swimming over or entering the rectification areas.
- Divers must remain 2.5m away from the wreck.
- Max distance between divers of 2m.
- Group sizes are limited and must be accompanied by a certified guide.
- Set dive route.
- Certified advanced divers and above.
For the latest updates on access and restoration progress, head to our official Park Alert.

Media contact: DETSI Media Unit on (07) 3339 5831 or media@des.qld.gov.au

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Illegal hunters catch heavy fines in Bribie Island National Park

Source: Tasmania Police

Issued: 30 Apr 2025

Queensland Police Service (QPS), in collaboration with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), have fined two men for illegal pig hunting activity within Bribie Island National Park.

Feral pigs are a declared pest in Queensland and can be managed under strict control measures on private land, but hunting in national parks is strictly prohibited.

The incident occurred late last month after park rangers and police were alerted to two vehicles entering the park on multiple occasions to hunt feral pigs.

Officers and rangers observed suspicious activity in the area and upon further investigation, discovered the men had travelled on restricted access roads, entering the park unlawfully with pig-hunting dogs and associated equipment.

The offenders allegedly removed their number plates to avoid detection from number plate recognition cameras, however police were able to successfully identify the involved vehicles.

The two men were intercepted by police and issued infringement notices, receiving a combined $9,032 in fines under Queensland’s Nature Conservation Act 1992 and various Transport Operations Acts and Regulations.

QPWS Manager Chris Skennar said the illegal activities can cause major disruption to coordinated pest programs. QPWS carries out targeted pest control around Bribie Island National Park to protect native wildlife, manage invasive species and help restore the island’s natural ecosystems.

“Bribie Island National Park is a fragile ecosystem that supports a wide variety of unique native species. Illegal hunting not only poses a direct threat to local wildlife, but also damages sensitive landscapes, undermining the conservation efforts our rangers work so hard to maintain.”

“Even if the intention is to target a pest species, the way it’s done matters. National parks aren’t a remote property, they’re a shared, protected space. We’re committed to enforcing the law and ensuring our parks are safe for both visitors and wildlife.

“We work closely with QPS to protect these areas and appreciate their support and the support of the community in reporting incidents like this; your information helps to ensure our national parks are protected.”

Moreton District Officer Acting Chief Superintendent Adam Guild said illegal activity will be met with significant fines or charges.

“I acknowledge the good policing work that was done to identify and intercept the alleged offenders, despite their attempts to go undetected.

“We will continue to support QPWS and work with the rangers to assist in protecting our national parks and eliminating criminal behaviour within them.”

Any illegal activity in national parks and state forests can be reported anonymously by calling 1300 130 372.

Media contact: DETSI Media Unit on (07) 3339 5831 or media@des.qld.gov.au

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Economics: FdCoin and FdBank: BaFin warns consumers about websites and identity fraud

Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

fdcoin.de
fondsdebotbank.de
fonddepobank.de
fondsdepotsbank.de
fondsdepodbank.de
fonddepotbank.eu
fondsdepodbank.de
fondsdepotbank.eu and
fd-bank.de

are offering cryproasset services without the required authorisation. These offers are in no way connected to the Fondsdepot Bank – a brand of FNZ Bank SE, which has its registered office in Aschheim, Germany. This is a case of identity fraud.

BaFin is issuing this information on the basis of section 10 (7) of the German Cryptomarkets Supervision Act (Kryptomärkteaufsichtsgesetz – KMAG).

Please be aware:

BaFin, the German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt – BKA) and the German state criminal police offices (Landeskriminalämter) recommend that consumers seeking to invest money online should exercise the utmost caution and do the necessary research beforehand in order to identify fraud attempts at an early stage.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: UPDATE: Operation Eclipse

Source: New South Wales – News

Police have seized more than $1.7 million worth of vapes and illegal tobacco and more than $80k cash following a truck stop on the states Far North last week.

About 4.30pm on Friday 25 April, police at Far North Local Service Area, Traffic Services Branch and Serious and Organised Crime Branch stopped a refrigerated truck at Port Augusta at a drug transit route operation at Port Augusta.

Police spoke with the occupants of the truck and searched the truck where they located and seized in excess of $1.74 million in vapes, $26,000 in loose tobacco and $80,100 cash.

The seizure resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old man and a 62-year-old man both from New South Wales, they were charged with unlawful possession and possession of tobacco products for sale. Both men appeared in Port Augusta Magistrates court on 28 April where they were remanded in custody to next appear in court on 1 July.

The refrigerated truck has been seized and will be the subject of confiscations proceedings.

Operation Eclipse have taken carriage of the investigation which is ongoing.

Operation Eclipse Commander, Detective Chief Inspector Brett Featherby said, “The seizure demonstrates the risk to syndicates should they seek to transport illicit tobacco through South Australia to other states.

“Organised crime syndicates transporting illicit tobacco through transit routes in regional areas will be subject to a whole of SAPOL response to disrupt their criminal activity and financial operations.

“SAPOL will pursue criminal charges when sufficient evidence exists and that includes those who are supporting and enabling that activity and take every opportunity to enforce the full extent of the confiscations legislation to seize assets of those involved,” he said.

Operation Eclipse has so far resulted in 35 arrests for offences including blackmail, possess tobacco products for sale, arson, money laundering and serious criminal trespass.

There have been 184 premises searched – 47 residential, 123 businesses and 14 storage facilities – in excess of $2.2 million in cash, three firearms and $17.97 million in tobacco products.

Significantly, there have been 394 calls to Crime Stoppers since 2 October that have resulted in information being provided to police.

Anyone with any information on criminal activities surrounding the sale of illicit tobacco is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimstopperssa.com.au – You can remain anonymous.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Man charged with sedition

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Police Force’s National Security Department has charged a 22-year-old man with one count of knowingly publishing material with seditious intent, in contravention of Section 24 of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

The man is accused of repeatedly publishing posts with seditious intent on online platforms, including content provoking hatred, contempt or disaffection against the fundamental system of the state established by the Constitution, and inciting others to break the law.

The man was arrested in Kowloon on Monday. The case was due to be mentioned at the West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts this afternoon.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Suspected network intrusion probed

Source: Hong Kong Information Services

The Health Bureau’s Primary Healthcare Commission announced the suspected hacking of the outsourced network system of the Kwai Tsing District Health Centre (Kwai Tsing DHC) on April 27, resulting in a possible leakage of members’ data.

Such data include members’ names, membership numbers, dates of birth, residential districts, and the first four digits of the Hong Kong Identity Card of some members who have enrolled in a vaccination programme. The operator is currently assessing the possible number of members affected and the data involved.

The commission stressed that it is highly concerned about the incident, and has instructed the Kwai Tsing Safe Community & Healthy City Association, the operator of the Kwai Tsing DHC, to seriously follow up and submit a report within three working days.

According to the operator, the system involved is managed independently by its outsourced service provider, and is mainly used to assist with administrative work such as service booking or members sign-in at the Kwai Tsing DHC.

The Primary Healthcare Commission noted that in addition to reporting the incident to Police as well as the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, the operator has also notified the Digital Policy Office.

As required by the commission, the operator has immediately suspended the operation of the Kwai Tsing DHC’s network system and all external connections to its computer servers to prevent further intrusion attempts by hackers. An independent cybersecurity expert has also been hired to conduct an investigation and review.

Due to the system suspension, the appointments on blood taking and seasonal influenza vaccination of relevant Kwai Tsing DHC members will be rescheduled. The operator has started to notify those members via phone calls and text messages, and will also inform all its members of the hacking incident.

Furthermore, for the sake of prudence, as the Kwai Tsing DHC is a registered healthcare provider on eHealth, the operator’s eHealth registration has been suspended in order to protect the data privacy and system security of eHealth. During the suspension period, the Kwai Tsing DHC is unable to gain access to any electronic health record in eHealth.

The Kwai Tsing DHC’s connection with eHealth will only resume once security risks are fully eliminated.

Call 1878 222 for enquiries.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, Awakino, Waitomo District

Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

Police can confirm one person has died following an earlier crash on State Highway 3 at Awakino, in the Waitomo District.

The two vehicle crash happened at around 9:50am.

State Highway 3 at Awakino remains closed.

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Issued by Police Media Centre.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI Australia: Police detect 68 speeding drivers during long weekend operation

Source: New South Wales Community and Justice

Police detect 68 speeding drivers during long weekend operation

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 – 12:37 pm.

Police detected 68 speeding drivers during a targeted road safety operation in the North across the Anzac Day long weekend.
During the three-day operation, officers from Northern Road Policing Services utilised Highway Patrol vehicles across the Northern District, with a focus on dangerous driving behaviour.
Of the 68 drivers detected speeding, 50 were caught travelling between 15 to 29km/h above the speed limit.
Inspector Nick Clark said police would continue to conduct both high-visibility and covert road safety operations.
“We remain committed to road safety and want everyone to get home safely,” he said.
“These operations will continue throughout the year, so we are urging all road users to do the right thing and obey the speed limits and avoid being stopped by one of our Highway Patrol vehicles.”
If you witness dangerous driving, report to police on 131 444 or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

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April 30, 2025
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Further appeal in relation to missing man Jarrod Kingi

Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

The search for missing 44-year-old Jarrod Kingi continues today, with Police searching areas surrounding the Whangamatā Harbour.

Sergeant Will Hamilton says a search around the area was conducted yesterday with the assistance from surf lifeguards from Whangamatā Surf Life Saving Club.

“Today, Police will be using a vessel to continue to search for Jarrod in the Whangamatā Harbour area.

Jarrod was last seen on Friday 25 April, about 11.15pm, where he left an address on Tobie Place in Whangamatā.

“We continue to be in contact with Jarrod’s family, and support is being provided to them at what is an understandably difficult time.”

Vessels in the Whangamatā Harbour area are encouraged to keep watch for any items of interest in the search for Jarrod.

Owners of vessels in the area are also urged to check both inside their vessels, and any snag points surrounding their vessels.

“We continue to appeal for information from the public, especially those who frequent the beaches or live close to the water,” says Sergeant Hamilton.

Anyone with information regarding Jarrod’s whereabouts is urged to contacted Police.

Please contact us at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” or by calling 105. Please use the reference number 250428/6425.

ENDS

Issued by Police Media Centre

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April 30, 2025
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Source: New South Wales – News

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to locate wanted man Trevor Headon.

Trevor Headon, 46, is wanted in South Australia in relation to recent serious offending. He is believed to have travelled to South Australia from Victoria in the past fortnight and has ties to the southern suburbs of Adelaide.

Trevor Headon is Aboriginal, 185cm tall, medium build, with short black hair and brown eyes.

He should not be approached.

If you see him or know of his whereabouts, please call the Police Assistance line on 131 444 immediately or Triple Zero (000) in an emergency.

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April 30, 2025

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NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported abduction, rape, and murder of a minor girl and the death of the arrested accused in a police encounter in Hubballi, Karnataka

Issues notices to the Chief Secretary and the DGP calling for a detailed report within four weeks