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Police intercept package allegedly containing millions of dollars worth of cocaine on arrival in Adelaide

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Police intercept package allegedly containing millions of dollars worth of cocaine on arrival in Adelaide

A man has been charged with serious drug offences after police intercepted a package allegedly containing millions of dollars worth of cocaine in Adelaide. SA Police announced on Thursday that officers from the Australian Border Force and the state’s serious and organised crime branch (SOCB) intercepted the package — which they said contained five kilograms of cocaine — when it arrived in Adelaide … Read more

Multiple murder plots over $300,000 drug debt ‘frustrated’ by SA Police, court hears

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Multiple murder plots over $300,000 drug debt ‘frustrated’ by SA Police, court hears

A senior bikie felt his position was “under threat” over his handling of a $300,000 drug bill, so he conspired to kill the debtor – but all three attempts were “frustrated” by police, a court has heard. Key points: Three murder attempts over a $300,000 drug debt were “frustrated” by police, a court has heard … Read more

Nine teens arrested after police raid Franklin Street hotel room in Adelaide’s CBD

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Nine teens arrested after police raid Franklin Street hotel room in Adelaide’s CBD

Nine teenagers have been arrested after police raided an Adelaide hotel room overnight, allegedly finding drugs and weapons. Key points: Police raided a hotel room in Adelaide’s CBD in the early hours of this morning Officers allegedly found methamphetamine and knives Nine teenagers were arrested and charged with various offences SA Police, including Operation Meld detectives, Crime … Read more

Search underway off Cape Jaffa for woman who fell overboard from cruise ship Pacific Explorer

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Search underway off Cape Jaffa for woman who fell overboard from cruise ship Pacific Explorer

A search is currently underway off South Australia’s south-east coast after a woman fell overboard from a cruise ship last night. Carnival Australia said the young woman, who was travelling with a family member, fell overboard at around 11:30pm. The cruise ship Pacific Explorer has remained onsite assisting emergency services with a search-and-rescue operation throughout … Read more

Body of man found in Ross Lagoon at Taylorville, in SA’s Riverland

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Body of man found in Ross Lagoon at Taylorville, in SA’s Riverland

The body of a man has been found in waters at Taylorville, in South Australia’s Riverland, police say. SA Police said they were called to an area off Taylorville Road about 2:15pm on Sunday with the Country Fire Service (CFS) and State Emergency Service (SES) after a member of the public reported seeing the body of … Read more

‘Beautiful, inspirational’ moment captured as police dance at community sporting event

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‘Beautiful, inspirational’ moment captured as police dance at community sporting event

A video of police officers dancing at an African sporting event in Adelaide is being praised by community members as “beautiful” and “inspirational”. Key points: The video shows two officers joining community members in a dance The episode has been championed by SA’s African Communities Council, which described it as “beautiful” and “inspiring” One of the officers involved said it … Read more

WA truck drivers allegedly caught driving on meth, without numberplates in SA

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WA truck drivers allegedly caught driving on meth, without numberplates in SA

Two truck drivers have been reported for a number of driving offences after they were found driving while allegedly on meth, without number plates, correct registration or permits. Key points: Two drivers have been reported after allegedly being found with meth in their systems Police say the trucks they were driving had engine defects and unregistered trailers … Read more

Craigmore teen dies after car crashes into fence at Edinburgh RAAF Base, 16-year-old arrested

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Craigmore teen dies after car crashes into fence at Edinburgh RAAF Base, 16-year-old arrested

A 17-year-old has died after the car he was travelling in crashed into a fence at the Edinburgh RAAF Base in Adelaide’s north on Tuesday night. Key points: A 17-year-old from Craigmore is dead after the car he was travelling in crashed into a fence at the Edinburgh RAAF base A 16-year-old has been arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries Two … Read more

SA police investigate death in custody at a Craigmore house, hours after alleged hit-and-run in Andrews Farm

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SA police investigate death in custody at a Craigmore house, hours after alleged hit-and-run in Andrews Farm

Investigations are underway into a death in custody, which police believe is linked to an alleged hit-and-run crash in Adelaide’s north yesterday. Key points: A 26-year-old Andrews Farm man was hit by a car yesterday afternoon Police later attended a Craigmore house after being told the driver involved in the crash was there Police say a 32-year-old man … Read more

Pedestrian, 21, dies after being hit by car at Aldinga Beach

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Pedestrian, 21, dies after being hit by car at Aldinga Beach

A 21-year-old man has died after being hit by a car at a beachside suburb in Adelaide’s south last night. Police and emergency services were called to Norman Road at Aldinga Beach just after 9:30pm on Saturday after a pedestrian was struck by a car. The 21-year-old, from Aldinga Beach, died at the scene. Norman Road … Read more