Argos arrest, Brisbane

Detectives from Argos have charged a 37-year-old man following investigations into a range of alleged online child grooming offences.
The man was arrested yesterday afternoon as he arrived at the Brisbane International Airport.
Detectives will allege the man engaged in sexually explicit communications with an Argos detective posing as a 14-year-old girl.
It will be further alleged that the offences occurred between July 4 and 5 and further forensic examination will be conducted on portable devices seized upon his arrival.
The man has been charged with one count of using the internet to procure a child under 16 years of age.
He is expected to appear at the Brisbane Magistrates Court this morning.
Acting Detective Superintendent Garry Watts said this was a timely reminder to all parents to be vigilant with electronic devices used by their children and ensure that they monitor their children’s online activities.
Detective Inspector Jon Rouse said this investigation highlights the borderless nature

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Counterfeit money, South Brisbane (funny money)

  
At about 6pm on Sunday, June 25, staff from a small business in South Brisbane – received four counterfeit fifty dollar notes for takeaway food.  Yes that’s a lot of take away food!  The notes appear to be almost identical to actual currency however the print / colouring itself is faded as per the attached image.
Small business owners should be wary of customers purchasing small quantities of goods using fifty dollar notes.  They are also encouraged to look at currency as it received.
Police are seeking assistance to identify the two males in this CCTV footage, who may be able to assist with their investigations.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per

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