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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Drugs and firearm found in vehicle

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Police have made an arrest after locating a shotgun and cannabis inside a vehicle in Māngere last night.

    Counties Manukau West Area Response Manager, Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey, says Police carried out a vehicle stop on Greenwood Road just after 10.30pm.

    “Police had sighted the driver using nitrous oxide, before stopping the vehicle,” he says.

    “There was a strong odour of cannabis coming from the vehicle and a further search was carried out.

    “They located over 160 grams of cannabis plant in the boot, as well as a loaded and cut down semi-automatic shotgun and ammunition.”

    The sole occupant was arrested.

    A 21-year-old man is scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court today charged with possessing an offensive weapon, unlawfully possessing ammunition, possessing cannabis for supply, and breaching the medicines act.

    “We’re very happy to have a dangerous weapon off the street, and a considerable amount of cannabis that was set for sale,” Senior Sergeant Steve Albrey says.

    “This was a good example of proactive Police work that resulted in a safer community.”

    ENDS.

    Tony Wright/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Name release, water-related death, Southland

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Police are now in the position to name the man who died following a water-related incident in Milford Sound, Southland on Tuesday 8 October.

    He was 23-year-old Daymon Bill Nuhaj of Milford Sound.

    Police extend our sympathies to his family and friends during this difficult time.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Charges – Motor Vehicle Crash – Batchelor

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northern Territory Police have charged a man after a crash in Batchelor yesterday. 

    Shortly before 5pm, Batchelor Police responded to reports of a single vehicle motor vehicle crash on Kirra Crescent, Batchelor.

    No persons were injured in the crash.

    The 39-year-old male driver and single occupant of the vehicle was arrested at the scene.

    Upon conducting a breath analysis, the male returned a high range reading of over 5 times the legal limit. 

    He was subsequently charged with:

    • Drive high range blood alcohol content
    • Drive an unregistered / uninsured motor vehicle
    • Breach of bail

    He was remanded overnight and is due to appear in local court today.

    Remote Sergeant Matthew Ridolfi said “The Northern Territory’s lives lost on roads has reached 50 this year already and this is another example poor decision-making among drivers. This incident occurred on a suburban street that has a high level of pedestrian activity and could have easily ended in tragedy.” 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police graduates keeping it in the family

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Families and friends were at Te Rauparaha Arena to watch seventy new police officers graduate from their initial police training  in Porirua today. Twenty three out of the seventy graduates joined police because they had whānau already in police as constables, sergeants, senior sergeants, detectives and even members of the police executive.

    In attendance at the 378 Wing graduation was Hon Hekia Parata, the Wing Patron, The Hon Mark Mitchell – Minister for Police, The Hon Casey Costello – Associate Minister for Police with Acting Commissioner Jevon McSkimming and members of the police executive. 

    Constable Steven Karehana was the recipient of the Commissioner’s Leadership Award. 

    “This is the beginning of our journey in the New Zealand Police, but for all of us graduating, there are many people who have sacrificed and worked hard to allow us to be here, and we are very grateful.  We could not have done it without you. The call to service is one few answer, but it is a selfless sacrifice to put community above self and by graduating today we have all joined a proud and selfless organisation.”

    Top award winner in the wing, Constable Jesse McIntyre was presented with the korowai to wear on parade by Ministers Mitchell and Costello.

    He says, “College is where I became part of the Police family. Both recruits and staff were welcoming and respectful. From day one you could see the passion and drive that everyone had to serve their communities and help people.

    My advice to anyone thinking of joining is keep true to yourself, remember why you joined and what you are striving to achieve.  Look after your mates and don’t be afraid to ask for support, we all need a bit of help sometimes.
    All staff here want you to succeed and achieve your potential, therefore have an open mind, and take on advice. Stay humble and take it one day at a time.”

    Awards:
    Minister’s Award recognising top student: Constable Jesse McIntyre, posted to Canterbury District.  Constable McIntyre also wins the Firearms Award.
    Patron’s Award for second in wing, recognising second top student: Constable Daniel Coonan, posted to Auckland City District.
    Commissioner’s Award for Leadership: Stephen Karehana posted to Central district.
    Driver Training and Road Policing Practice Award: Constable Ethan Comer posted to Bay of Plenty District.
    Physical Training and Defensive Tactics: Constable Marthinus Venter, posted to Tasman District.

    Deployment:
    The new constables will start their first day of duty in their Police districts on Monday, 21 October 2024 and will continue their training on the job as probationary constables. Northland 4, Tāmaki Makaurau a total of 22 and broken down as follows: Auckland – 7, Waitematā – 3, Counties Manukau – 12, Waikato – 5, Bay of Plenty – 8, Eastern – 3, Central – 7, Wellington – 10, Tasman – 2, Canterbury – 6, Southern – 3.

    Demographics:

    20.0 percent are female, 80.0 percent are male. New Zealand European make up 57.2 percent of the wing, with Māori 11.5 percent, Pasifika 10.0 percent, Asian 12.9. percent and Other 4.3 percent.

    Wing Patron:  The Honourable Hekia Parata – Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Porou.

    After a career as a senior public servant, Parata was a member of the New Zealand House of Representatives, representing the National Party, from 2008 until 2017. She served as the Minister of Education in the Fifth National Government. Some of her parliamentary roles included Minister for Women’s Affairs, Minister for Ethnic Affairs, Minister of Education and Minister for Pacific Island Affairs.  She retired from politics in 2017, and since then has had several appointments to ministerial inquiries, such as leading the 2023 inquiry into forestry land use after Cyclone Gabrielle.

    Please look out for a Ten One Magazine story that will be published on the Police website with more stories and photos about our recruits tackling work in their first week.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: St Helens continuing to target drink and drug drivers

    Source: Tasmania Police

     
    St Helens Police have detected five drink and drug drivers since the start of October.On 1 October, a 46-year-old man was detected in St Helens who was driving an unregistered vehicle with false number plates while unlicensed. He subsequently returned a reading of 0.079 per cent and was also charged with a minor drug offence.
    On 3 October, a 31-year-old man was detected in St Helens who returned a positive result for methamphetamines on a roadside test.
    On 6 October, an 18-year-old woman was detected in Scamander. She was a provisional driver who should not have had any alcohol in her system but returned a result of 0.055 per cent.
    On 9 October, a 47-year-old man was detected in St Helens who was driving on a suspended licence. Following a roadside test, he also returned a positive reading for amphetamines.
    Also on 9 October, a 35-year-old man was detected in St Helens who was also driving on a suspended licence. He returned a reading of 0.228 per cent, over four times the legal limit for licensed drivers.
    Inspector Luke Manhood warned that police are actively targeting this sort of offending and could be operating anywhere and at any time. Alcohol and drug affected drivers put the safety of themselves and others in serious jeopardy and police will do everything we can to take them off the road.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Charges follow bus aggravated robberies

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Two teenage girls are facing serious charges following two aggravated robberies aboard an east Auckland bus route in the past week.

    Police caught up with the offenders yesterday morning following an extensive search, after the latest incident aboard route 70 on Ti Rakau Drive.

    Counties Manukau East Area Prevention Manager Inspector Rakana Cook says mobile phones were targeted by the offenders.

    “Around 11am, two victims had their phones stolen aboard the bus with one being assaulted in the process,” he says. 

    “A male associate of the two offenders assaulted a third victim who had tried to intervene.”

    All three fled the bus as Police were called. Inspector Cook says they were eventually located and arrests were made in the East Tāmaki area.

    The two female offenders, aged 13 and 14, have both been charged with two counts of aggravated robbery.

    Inspector Cook says the second charge relates to another aggravated robbery on 5 October.

    In that incident, another victim was assaulted and had their phone stolen on the same bus route near Pakuranga. 

    The pair have also been charged with assault with intent to rob, over a separate incident on 5 October in the Pakuranga area.

    A 15-year-old male has been charged with aggravated assault over yesterday morning’s incident.

    Inspector Cook says Police are opposing the bail of all three offenders, as they appear in the Manukau Youth Court today.

    “In one instance yesterday, one of the victims suffered a black eye after being needlessly assaulted.

    “There is no place for this violence in our community whatsoever.

    “I’d like to acknowledge our frontline, CIB and Youth Aid staff for their work in bringing about charges against these three.”

    ENDS.

    Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Second Rotorua assault victim dies

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    A man critically injured in an assault at his Western Heights, Rotorua home in September has died.

    The man and his wife were seriously assaulted on 23 September.

    The woman passed away on the evening of 5 October and sadly her husband has now also died, passing away in hospital yesterday. 

    A 52-year-old man who was arrested and charged with murder in relation to a linked incident at an Utuhina property will now be facing murder charges in relation to all three deaths.

    The man is remanded in custody and is scheduled to reappear in Rotorua High Court on 18 October.

    Police are not seeking anyone else in relation to the three deaths.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Unlawful entries – Pinelands

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northern Territory Police are investigating after a series of unlawful entry and trespass incidents occurred in Pinelands on Wednesday morning.

    Between, 5am and 7:30am, police received reports of multiple offences being committed throughout the Pinelands industrial area.

    A business owner located a 10-year-old believed to be involved in the alleged offending and transported him to Palmerston Police Station.

    One adult male, believed to be the father of the youth, fled the scene in the company of another woman.

    The 10-year-old was released into the care of a responsible adult and a referral has since been made to Territory Families.

    Earlier this morning Strike Force Trident arrested a 37-year-old male and a 27-year-old female.

    Both remain in custody and are expected to be charged later today.

    Strike Force Trident urge anyone with information about the incidents to contact police on 131 444.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal crash, SH1, Main South Road, Selwyn

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Main South Road, Selwyn this morning.

    Police responded to a report of a two-vehicle crash at around 10.50am.

    One person received injuries and sadly, died at the scene of the crash.

    The road was closed while emergency services attended, and Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

    The road has now re-opened.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Concern for Welfare – Farrar

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northern Territory Police hold concerns for the welfare of 38-year-old male Casey.

    Casey was last seen in Farrar this morning at 7:30am, his family and police hold concern his safety and welfare.

    If you have seen him police urge you to immediately make contact on 131 444 and quote job number NTP2400101515.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Crash blocking road and railway tracks near Flaxton, Waimakariri District

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Emergency services are responding to a crash at the intersection of Paisley Road and Mulcocks Road, near Flaxton in the Waimakariri District.

    The crash, involving two vehicles, occurred near a railway line and was reported to Police at 2.40pm.

    Traffic management is in place and motorists are asked to follow the directions of emergency services staff.

    Train control has been notified and trains have been stopped until further notice.

    At this stage the injuries to the occupants of the vehicles are not believed to be serious.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Drugs and cash seized as Police shut down alleged operation using rental properties

    Source: New Zealand Police (National News)

    A Police investigation has shut down a criminal syndicate’s operation, allegedly importing and distributing a concoction of illegal substances across parts of the upper North Island.

    Today, six arrests have been made at addresses across the Auckland and Waikato regions.

    Police also arrested a man alleged to be a key player in the operation, after he got off a domestic flight at Auckland Airport.

    Today’s execution is a result of Operation Banner, an investigation run by the Auckland Money Laundering Team since the beginning of the year.

    Overall, Police have recovered nearly $1 million in cash, 4.5 kilograms of methamphetamine as well as LSD, cocaine, and ketamine. 

    Numerous electronic devices have been seized as part of the ongoing Police investigation.

    The officer in charge of the team, Detective Senior Sergeant Andy Dunhill, says the operation was allegedly distributing across the Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty areas.

    “We will allege this organised criminal group used a range of delivery methods to try and outwit law enforcement agencies in New Zealand and abroad,” he says.

    “This included allegedly using vacant rental properties or storage units to facilitate importations and deliveries.

    “Our investigation is also examining where the profit of this misery is ending up.”

    Today’s arrests are a result of months of painstaking and detailed investigation work.

    “Police staff have been executing search warrants across Auckland and the Waikato today, with support from the Armed Offenders Squad in Hamilton,” Detective Senior Sergeant Dunhill says.

    “We have been working closely with our partners at Customs, as well as international agencies throughout the course of this year over the investigation.”

    All six men, aged between 26 and 41, are expected in the Auckland District Court this afternoon.

    Most charged face serious drugs offences including importing controlled drugs, possession for supply of methamphetamine and conspiring to import a class B controlled drug.

    Further arrests are likely.

    Detective Senior Sergeant Dunhill says: “We have seized numerous devices for forensic investigation, and this will form part of the ongoing investigation into money laundering offences.

    “The connection between money and drugs in the criminal environment remains of strong interest to Police, as these organised criminal groups continue to profit off the misery that they are selling into communities.

    “Their operations are far from innocent given the far-reaching impacts drugs have on the wider community, from health through to further criminal offences being carried out.”

    • BY THE NUMBERS:

    – 12 search warrants
    – 6 arrests
    – $800,000 in cash
    – 4.5kg methamphetamine
    – 300 LSD tabs
    – 250g cocaine
    – 250g ketamine

    ENDS. 

    Jarred Williamson/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Rolling out the fresh black carpet in Central Otago/Queenstown Lakes Districts

    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

    Expect to see road crews and traffic managers out and about repairing and re-sealing highways and keeping road users safe around Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes Districts from now onwards, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

    Please give them a friendly wave, says NZTA. ”They will be working through some extremely hot conditions in coming months and appreciate people building in extra time to reduce stress when the highways are so busy, often with people unfamiliar with the local road layouts,” says Peter Standring, Maintenance Contract Manager with NZTA across the two Central Otago districts.

    Police are working closely with the work crews in an endeavour to clamp down on any dangerous behaviour around these work sites.

    As well as the NZTA highway work there will also be third party private developer projects underway, which also affect highway travel. With a moratorium on all planned works over the Christmas period, traffic interruptions will be kept to an absolute minimum during this peak time.

    Aspiring Highways, on behalf of NZTA, will be delivering road reconstruction and resurfacing projects across the two districts.

    Rebuilding shoulder support to a section of road south of the Devil’s Staircase, SH6.

    “As daylight hours increase, warmer temperatures and dry air help new seals settle in as intended,” says Mr Standring.

    “Overall there is around 50km* of resealing which started late September. Work goes through until the pre-Christmas shut-down, then restarts 13 January through to the end of February.”

    Four sites up for pavement renewal are getting a full rehabilitation treatment – combined covering 4.4kms.

    All work is funded through the State Highway Maintenance and Pothole Prevention activity classes in the National Land Transport Programme (NLTP).

    These major reconstruction projects, all weather dependent, include:

    • SH6 Blair Athol, near Queensbury, just north of Kidd Creek – mid-September to mid-October. 
    • SH8 Symes Road – Fruitlands, Alexandra near the Symes Road intersection – late-September to mid-December.
    • SH85 Thompson Creek, between Ophir Creek Road and Omakau – mid-December to end of January, 2025. 
    • SH8 Gorge Creek, between Fruitlands and Roxburgh – early December to the end February 2025.

    There are three asphalt resurfacing sites covering 500 metres of highway:

    • SH6 Tucker Beach, near Frankton
    • SH6 Humphrey Street, Frankton
    • SH84 Anderson Road, Wānaka

    “Where traffic volumes are high, as they are around Queenstown/Frankton and Wānaka, we aim to minimise our impact by working at night,” says Mr Standring.

    People should expect some disruptions in these locations, which will involve significant traffic management, including partial road closures. 

    “When we get a run of wet weather, as we have had last week, the timing of these projects will change but we will do our best to keep people informed – through social media sites, electronic signs on the highway and for people living in the vicinity, via newsletters in letterboxes,” he says.

    Other places where people will see crews this summer – with short delays, (proposed dates)

    SH85 Kyeburn to Alexandra: November.

    SH8 Alexandra to Deadman’s Point: end of November onwards.

    SH8 Lindis Pass to Cromwell: late November to mid-December.

    SH8A Tarras to Wānaka: 20-22 January.

    SH6 Luggate to Parkburn: 22-29 January.

    Nevis Bluff, Scrubby Gully spring scaling/rock removal: November, 2024, four to six weeks work.

    • People should expect to see 30km/hour reduced speed signs at various sites on these sections of highway, with delays up to 10 minutes when work is underway.

    How to get details, keep up-to-date

    If there are concerns or questions around these works, road users can contact the Aspiring Highways team at customer@aspiringhighways.co.nz

    *100 single lane kms

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Update: Serious crash SH1 Bankside south of Christchurch – SH1 could be closed for some time

    Source: New Zealand Transport Agency

    2:00pm:

    SH1 is now open as of 2 pm to one lane past the crash site, using Stop/Go.

    12:25pm:

    The Police Serious Crash Unit is attending a serious injury two vehicle crash south of Christchurch between the Rakaia River and Dunsandel this morning, near the Breadings Road intersection. The crash was reported before 11 am.

    The highway is closed between North Rakaia Road and Old South Road, but detours are in place for light and general access vehicles only. Motorcyclists should take care on the detour routes.

    Detours for southbound traffic – cars, utes, light vehicles:

    Turn onto Heslerton Road, then Old South Road, continue on Old South Road, turn onto Main Rakaia Road and back onto SH1.

    Northbound traffic:

    Reverse of above.

    Heavier vehicles/ truck drivers:

    50MAX, HPMV, Overweight and Overdimension permit holders must check the conditions of their permit and with OPIA and Selwyn District Council if wanting to use the detour route.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Road reopens following crash near Flaxton, Waimakariri District

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    The road has reopened following an earlier crash near Flaxton in Waimakariri District.

    The crash at the intersection of Paisley Road and Mulcocks Road involved two vehicles and was reported to Police at 2.40pm.

    Two people suffered moderate injuries and one person was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

    There is reported to be significant traffic build-up in the area and motorists should expect delays while the traffic clears.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: Flood Simulation Exercise in Lautem Marks Key Milestone in Strengthening Local Disaster Preparedness and Response

    Source: International Organization for Migration (IOM)

    Lautem, Timor-Leste – The Civil Protection Authority (CPA), along with municipal and suco-level disaster management teams, successfully led a flood simulation exercise in Los Palos villa, with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the United States Agency for International Development Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID-BHA). Over a hundred participants joined the event, which was carried out in close collaboration with civil society, and community members. The exercise aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and response, with a focus on reducing the exposure and vulnerability of Lautem Municipality to climate-related hazards.

    The exercise would not have been possible without the cooperation of every sector of the community, including local leaders, civil society organizations, women, youth and community members themselves. Civil Protection Authority President Mr. Jesuino Dos Reis De Matos Carvalho, Municipal Director of the Civil Protection Authority Mr. Casemiro Pires Assunção, Municipal Administrator Mr. Mélio de Jesus, USAID-BHA Regional Advisor Mr. Joseph Miskov, USAID-BHA Program Officer for East Asia and the Pacific Ms. Jessica Doxtater, USAID Project Management Specialist Mr. Inacio Fernandes Quintao, and IOM Timor-Leste Chief of Mission Jewel Ali as well as members from the Civil Protection Authority, Municipal Health Post, National Police of Timor-Leste, and Red Cross of Timor-Leste were also in attendance. 

    Lautem Municipality has become increasingly vulnerable to flooding due to climate change and heavy seasonal rains. A recent report on flooding in Lautem highlights the severe impact of heavy rains in July 2023, destroying several bridges and roads, displacing multiple communities, and tragically claiming the lives of four children who were swept away by the rising waters. 

    The flood simulation exercise mobilized IOM-trained at-risk community members to carry out emergency action plans and safely evacuate before emergencies and aligns with the Civil Protection Authority’s goal of enhancing disaster preparedness in Timor-Leste.

    “Disaster simulations are essential for improving readiness and response of agencies and frontline responders. The U.S. government is committed to working with Timor-Leste to reduce disaster risks and protect lives for future generations,” USAID-BHA Regional Advisor Mr. Joseph Miskov expressed.

    The flood simulation is part of the Strengthening Disaster Resilience of at-risk communities in Timor-Leste (STREAM) project, by IOM in partnership with CPA, and funding support from BHA. Through continued support, the municipal and suco disaster management committees have strengthened local disaster risk management, developed community-based action plans, and upgraded critical infrastructure to better protect residents in times of crisis. IOM and BHA also officially handed over the refurbished evacuation center with improved WASH facilities to promote dignified and safer evacuation during emergencies.

    “IOM remains committed to supporting Lautem and other at-risk communities in Timor-Leste by helping establish local disaster management structures. We will continue to work closely with local authorities and community members to address the needs of displaced communities and reduce disaster risks,” shared IOM Timor-Leste Chief of Mission Jewel Ali.

    The simulation will highlight additional steps in building Lautem’s disaster resilience and empower local actors, ensuring they lead the way in safeguarding their communities for the future.

    ***

    For more information, please contact:

    • Jewel Ali, Chief of Mission, IOM Timor-Leste, at jali@iom.int
    • Andrea Empamano, Media and Communications Officer, IOM Timor-Leste, at aempamano@iom.int

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Bus parade to engage with public to witness bus development and celebrate National Day

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Bus parade to engage with public to witness bus development and celebrate National Day
    Bus parade to engage with public to witness bus development and celebrate National Day
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         The Transport Department (TD) today (October 10) announced the route and details of the Bus Parade for Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China.      The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government will hold the bus parade amid the National Day celebrations on October 19, engaging with the public to witness the development of bus services to celebrate the occasion. Co-organising the event, the franchised bus operators will present a total of eight retired and in-service buses with an open-top bus themed on the 75th National Day to lead the parade.      Starting at around 11am on that day, the parade buses will depart from Victoria Park in Causeway Bay for Man Kwong Street via Gordon Road, King’s Road, Causeway Road, Hennessy Road, Fleming Road and Lung Wo Road (parade route map in Annex). The route is about 6 kilometres long and will take about 30 minutes to complete. Members of the public can enjoy the parade along the route and take photos at the best viewing locations, such as Hennessy Road near Jardine’s Bazaar in Causeway Bay, Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, and the destination at Central Pier, to share in the joy of National Day.      During the parade, the Police will lead the convoy and implement appropriate traffic arrangements and crowd safety management measures subject to on-site traffic and crowd conditions. The TD appeals the public and motorists to follow instructions of the Police and to keep in view the latest traffic news.      For safety reasons, in case of adverse weather, the bus parade will be cancelled. The public should refer to the TD’s website (www.td.gov.hk) and Agent T Facebook page (www.facebook.com/AgentT.hk) for the latest updates.

     
    Ends/Thursday, October 10, 2024Issued at HKT 12:44

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Missing 15-year-old boy located

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    A 15-year-old boy reported missing on 27 September in the Papakura area has been found safe and well.

    Police would like to thank all those who contacted us with information which assisted in helping locate him.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre. 

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Gass fire – Humpty Doo

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northen Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) responded to a large grass fire in Humpty Doo yesterday afternoon.

    Around 2:50pm, Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received repots of a large grass fire on Trippe Road, Humpty Doo.

    A short time later, NTFRS members arrived on the fire ground and commenced a response.

    Twelve NTFRS career and 4 Volunteer firefighters attended with 12 appliances including Grassfire Units, as well as 4 waterbombers, 1 helicopter and 5 appliances from Bushfires NT.

    Multiple inoperable vehicles and an uninhabited structure were affected by the blaze.

    Initial reports indicate that the fire was not suspicious, and it ignited from a backfiring exhaust.

    Investigations are ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Second suspect arrested over Gulfview Heights break-in

    Source: South Australia Police

    A second suspect has been arrested following investigations into a violent incident at Gulfview Heights in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

    About 3.45am on Wednesday 9 October, police were called to a home on Nelson Road after reports that a group of armed males forced entry into the property and stabbed two occupants.

    A 53-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy were both taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. A third person was also taken to hospital with minor injuries after being assaulted.

    A 16-year-old boy from Pennington was arrested on Wednesday afternoon and charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and cause serious harm.  He appeared in the Adelaide Youth Court today.

    Further investigations by Operation Meld and Northern District CIB detectives today resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old Rosewater man.  He was charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and cause serious harm.  He was refused police bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court tomorrow, Friday 11 October.

    Investigations are continuing.  Police do not believe this to be a random incident.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at http://www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000. You can remain anonymous.

    CO2400040844, #

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Fatal Crash, SH2, Waioeka River, Ōpōtiki

    Source: New Zealand Police (District News)

    Attributable to Senior Sergeant Richard Miller, Eastern Bay of Plenty Police:

    Police have today located the body of a person who died following a single vehicle crash into Waioeka River, Ōpōtiki on Friday.

    Emergency Services responded to the scene around 10:20am on 4 October after we were alerted that a vehicle had gone down a bank into the river, around 2.5km south of the Tauranga Bridge, State Highway 2.

    Search and rescue teams, including a boat, helicopter and Coastguard jet skis conducted sweeps of the river and riverbank on Friday. Unfortunately, the person and vehicle were unable to be located.

    Since that time Police and rescue teams have been on standby ready to respond once the river conditions were right to safely deploy a team to the area.

    Today, the river conditions had cleared sufficiently and Police along with search and rescue teams, local jet boat operators, and the Police National Dive Squad responded, searching the river. The vehicle was located at about 12:05pm, around 400 metres from the original crash site.

    The victim was located deceased inside the vehicle and has since been successfully recovered.

    While located deceased, police are pleased to have been able to reunite whānau with their loved one.

    Enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Man charged with murder of man in Westminster in June

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    A man has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Mohammed Adam Abdi in Westminster.

    Awad Abdel Samad – 23 (18.11.00) of Talbot Road W2, will appear in custody at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court today, Friday, 10 October, charged with murder. He was also charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

    Samad was arrested by detectives on Tuesday, 8 October in Islington.

    An investigation was launched after police were called to reports of a fight in Bell Street, NW1 on Tuesday, 4 June. Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found Mohammed suffering a stab injury – despite the efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Mohammed’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

    Three men were arrested shortly after the incident on suspicion of murder – [A] aged 22; [B] aged 26; [C] 24. [A] and [C] have been bailed pending further enquiries; [B] has been released with no further action.

    Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Further appeals following fatal collision in Whitechapel

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Detectives have named the victim of a fatal collision in Whitechapel as they appeal for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.

    Police were called at 00:33hrs on Saturday, 6 July to reports of a collision involving a car and a cyclist near to the junction of Cable Street and Cannon Street Road, E1.

    Police attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.

    Despite the best efforts of medical professionals the cyclist, Matheus Piovesan, aged 36, who was a Brazilian national, sadly died at the scene.

    His next of kin were informed. They continue to be supported by specialist officers.

    The car that struck Matheus failed to stop at the scene.

    Following an investigation by detectives from the Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) six people were arrested in connection with the investigation.

    Three men, aged [A] 45, [B] 24 and [C] 23 were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. They were subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries.

    Two women and a man were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and failing to stop at the scene of a collision. They were later released with no further action.

    Any witnesses, or those who have dash cam footage of the incident or moments leading up to it, are asked to call 101 quoting reference 230/06 July. You can call the SCIU directly on 020 8285 1574.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Grass fire – Humpty Doo

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northen Territory Fire and Rescue Service (NTFRS) responded to a large grass fire in Humpty Doo yesterday afternoon.

    Around 2:50pm, Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received repots of a large grass fire on Trippe Road, Humpty Doo.

    A short time later, NTFRS members arrived on the fire ground and commenced a response.

    Twelve NTFRS career and 4 Volunteer firefighters attended with 12 appliances including Grassfire Units, as well as 4 waterbombers, 1 helicopter and 5 appliances from Bushfires NT.

    Multiple inoperable vehicles and an uninhabited structure were affected by the blaze.

    Initial reports indicate that the fire was not suspicious, and it ignited from a backfiring exhaust.

    Investigations are ongoing.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Serious crash at Dry Creek

    Source: South Australia Police

    Emergency services are at the scene of a serious crash on the North-South Motorway, Dry Creek.

    The collision occurred about 4.30pm on the Wingfield interchange on ramp to the North-South Motorway at Dry Creek.

    Traffic is banked up in the area.  Motorists are advised to find another route if possible.

    The road is expected to remain closed for northbound traffic for several hours.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Two youths arrested over Broadview break-in

    Source: South Australia Police

    Operation Meld is continuing to investigate a break-in at Broadview in July.  Two teenagers have now been arrested.

    Police were called to a home in Beaven Avenue, Broadview after four males wearing balaclavas forced their way inside the address about 11.30pm on Tuesday 23 July.

    The suspects were armed with a firearm and machetes and threatened the four occupants.  There were no reported injuries.

    Following investigations by Operation Meld detectives, a 15-year-old boy from Kilburn was arrested on 30 August and charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass.  He was refused police bail and appeared in the youth court.

    Yesterday, Wednesday 9 October, a second suspect, a 17-year-old boy from Adelaide, was arrested.  He was charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and firearms offences and appeared in the Adelaide Youth Court today.

    Investigations are continuing to identify and locate the two outstanding suspects.

    Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at http://www.crimestopperssa.com.au

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Bus parade route revealed

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Transport Department today announced the route of a bus parade, scheduled for October 19, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

    Starting at around 11am that day, parade buses will depart from Victoria Park in Causeway Bay for Man Kwong Street in Central. They will transit along Gordon Road, King’s Road, Causeway Road, Hennessy Road, Fleming Road and Lung Wo Road.

    The route is about six km long and will take about 30 minutes to complete. Members of the public can observe the parade and take photos at viewing locations such as Hennessy Road near Jardine’s Bazaar in Causeway Bay, Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai, and Central Pier, where the parade ends.

    Police will lead the convoy and may implement traffic and crowd safety measures, depending on conditions.

    In case of adverse weather, the bus parade will be cancelled. The public should watch out for the updates on the department’s website.

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Arrests – Drug offences – East Arnhem Land

    Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

    Northern Territory Police have arrested two adult males in relation to drug offences in East Arnhem Land communities yesterday.

    Around 11:20am, remote officers received intelligence of an illegal substance allegedly being stored at a residence in Gapuwiyak and subsequently conducted a search of the property.

    During the search officers located and seized 31 kilos of Kava.

    Police later arrested a 40-year-old man that was not a resident of Gapuwiyak.

    The male was charged with commercial possession of kava, commercial supply of kava, being in an Indigenous Community without a permit and tobacco smuggling offences.

    He is due to appear in the Darwin Local Court on 11 October 2024.

    Further investigations led police to search a property in Ramingining where officers located and seized 3.5 kilos of kava and over $13,600 in cash.

    A 44-year-old male was arrested and charged with Traffickable supply of kava, Supply kava without a licence, and Resist police.

    He has been bailed to appear in court at a later date.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: BaFin warns consumers about the website green-vest.net

    Source: Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht – In English

    The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about the website green-vest.net. According to information available to BaFin, Green-Vest Investment Company, Dallas, USA, offers financial and investment services there without authorization.

    On 25 April 2024, BaFin issued a warning about the identical website green-vest.io, which was allegedly also operated by Green-Vest Investment Company.

    Anyone providing financial or investment services in Germany may do so only with authorisation from BaFin. However, some companies offer these services without the necessary authorisation. Information on whether a particular company has been granted authorisation by BaFin can be found in BaFin’s database of companies.

    The information provided by BaFin is based on section 37 (4) of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz – KWG).

    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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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a boy after falling into an open drain in Alipur area of North West Delhi

    Source: Government of India

    NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of a boy after falling into an open drain in Alipur area of North West Delhi

    Observes reports of many such incidents in the recent past as a serious issue indicating negligence of the concerned authorities

    Issues notices to the Delhi Chief Secretary, Police Commissioner, DDA Vice-Chairman, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi calling for detailed reports within four weeks

    The reports to include the status of the FIRs registered in such incidents, action taken against the responsible officials, and compensation to the victims’ families

    Posted On: 10 OCT 2024 11:47AM by PIB Delhi

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a five-year-old boy died after falling into an open drain in the Alipur area of North West Delhi on 7th October 2024. Reportedly, the contractor, who worked there, had left the drain opened at various places without placing any warning signs. This is the fifth such incident in the national capital in the recent past.

    The Commission has observed the contents of the news report about the instant case and similar incidents in the recent past, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the human rights of the victims due to apparent negligence of the civic authorities. It is indeed very concerning that such incidents indicating negligence by the public authorities continue to happen in the national capital. Many human lives were reported lost due to drowning and electrocution in Delhi of which it had taken suo motu cognizance and asked the authorities to be vigilant.

    Accordingly, it has issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Government of NCT of Delhi, the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, the Vice-Chairman, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi calling for a detailed report within four weeks.

    The report is expected to include the status of the FIRs in all such cases, action taken against the responsible officials, and compensation if any, paid to the next of kin of the deceased persons. The Commission would also like to know about the steps taken/ proposed by the authorities to stop the recurrence of such incidents.

    According to the media report, carried on 8th October 2024, earlier this month, a two-and-a-half-year-old girl lost her life after falling into an open drain in northeast Delhi’s Khajuri Khas. In September, a 32-year-old man died after falling into an open drain in northeast Delhi’s Bhajanpura. In August, the body of a seven-year-old boy was found in an open drain in northwest Delhi’s Ashok Vihar. Again in August, a man died after falling into a drain in the Paschim Vihar area. In July, the death of a woman and her son in a drain in east Delhi’s Ghazipur created a big storm. Another person died after his car fell into a drain in north Delhi’s Burari in the same month.

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