Annual Report - COMPLETE - Australian Crime Commission

Table 4.5: Output 1.3 – ECN use of coercive powers
Measure Total
s28 Examinations held 35
s29 Notices issued 164
S20 Notices issued 3
Targeting of established criminal networks has provided an enhanced understanding
of a number of criminal networks within Australia, operating regionally, nationally
and internationally. Twenty-three tactical investigations and four target development
projects were initiated leading to the seizure of drugs and assets and resulting in arrests
and charges. Targeting has also identified significant links to other ACC operations
which investigate organised and serious crime under other Determinations.
Figure 4.4: Use of coercive powers under the ECN Determination
Number
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20
15
10
5
0
Jul
s.28
Aug
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Operation Ballynoe
Sep
Oct
Operation Ballynoe, an ECN Operation which was supported by AOSD, led to the seizure
of 2500 ecstasy tablets (MDMA) and $37,500 in August 2003. In September 2003, eight
arrests were made, 12.5 kgs of precursor chemical seized and 445 grams of amphetamine
was purchased from the target. Later that month, approximately 4.4 kgs of precursor
chemical was seized in a joint operation with Queensland Police. Several examinations
were held in November 2003 resulting in four arrests. Additional examinations were held
in February 2004 resulting in three additional targets being arrested and charged.
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