FOI Document #54

From: s47F To: s47F Subject: FW: IR 19032011 [SEC PROTECTED) Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 11:54:37 AM

s47F

FYI & s47F number i5 s47F

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 11:42 AM 647F To: I; Subject: Re: IR 19032011 [SEC=PROTECTED]

Classification: [SEC-PROTECTED]

Msg continued.

We will now attend the RAAF base and document the birds and attempt to identify the flight arrival into DWN.

Then obtain a statement from 7F re: the sale and any relevant conversation with s47F which I will send onto s47F in DWN. s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, November 28 2013 11:33 AM To: s47F ;1111111.1 Subject: Re: IR 19032011 [SEC=PROTECTED]

Classification: [SEC-PROTECTED]

Thanks s47F Have contacted s47F at DEWR and requested advice on storage of birds. I have suggested that as a short term measure we take the birds to the bird farm at where we can photograph and band the birds for later identification / continuity. riff rfl Will ring back with their advice (as lead agency for wildlife matters). I also requested a check to confirm no permits issued to either s47F or to export the birds.

From: '47F Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 11:25 AM s47F To:: Subject: FW: IR 19032011 [SEC=PROTECTED]

Gents, FOI Document #54

FYI regards s47F s47F 1 NSW Investigations Branch 1 Australian Customs and Border Protection

s s47F Service 1 10 Cooks River Dr Mascot NSW 2020, Australia I I A: +61 2 8339 6717 • s47F ocustoms.gov.au

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 11:11 AM To: 547F Subject: FW: IR 19032011 [&E-G—PRG-T-EGT-C-14]

Hi Mate,

As discussed last night.

s47F

s47F I s47F Intelligence Collection NSW I Australian Customs & Border

Protection Service I T:s47F F: (02) 8339-6720 Is47F

From: s47F Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2013 6:55 PM To: BTCC NSW Cc: s47F Subject: IR 19032011 [SEC= PROTECTED] s47F IR 19032011 capture information received from AFP regarding Indonesian/ Singaporean Crew smuggling Galahs out of Richmond Airport — S47E(d)

Its just more of an FYI if anybody ask you and a reference point if need be (and yes I did say galahs)

Cheers

s47F FOI Document #55

From:

To: s47F s47F

Cc: ;g47F s47F

Subject: FW: Indonesian Aircrew - Australian Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 12:54:08 PM

All

I have rung s47F and advised NT Invest are handling this matter with NT DoA.

NT Invest are seeking advice from their hierarchy on what steps to take as DoA have indicated that one of the scenarios may be that they may have other wildlife on the aircraft.

AOD will be supporting NT Invest by taking the Invest officers to the RAAF base and also assisting where required.

s47F 111111-. s47F Airport Operations Darwin Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Darwin Airport, Henry Wrigley Drive, Marrara NT 0812 p:s47F F: 08 8920 2559 M:s47F E: s47F aCUStOMS.g0V.au W: www.customs.gov.au

From: 647F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 9:58 AM To: 647F Subject: Indonesian Aircrew - Australian Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

UNCLASSIFIED

Good morning s47F

As mentioned in my voicemail that I left, we have been advised that RAAF Richmond identified the Indonesian Aircrew aboard a C130 to have native wildlife (Galahs) on board.

Indication is that Customs in Darwin would like to interview a member/members of the Indonesian Crew to establish Australian supplier details to further investigation.

I am attempting to clarify the intent of Customs here so I can provide the RAAF Darwin hierarchy some situational awareness (although not necessarily a RAAF issue, with the political situation as it is, I would just like to keep hierarchy in the loop just in case).

In any case, Air Movements Section here have been given a heads up to facilitate any Customs agents should they require a room for interview etc.

Thanks in advance.

Kind regards, s47F FOI Document #55

s47F

s47F

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From: s47F To: s47F Subject: RE: Indonesian flight [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 12:56:36 PM

Hi s47F

Do you have a mobile number I can contact you on if I get any information on POI's rank. I am still waiting for a call re this information.

Regards

547F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 11:40 AM To: s47F Subject: RE: Indonesian flight [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Thanks s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 10:05 AM To: s47F Cc: s47F 547F Subject: Indonesian flight [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Hi s47F

You are probably already aware however if not the Indonesian flight will be overnighting in Darwin according to the RAAF at Richmond.

Regards

s47F I s47F . 1 Enforcement Operations 1 Richmond RAAF Base I Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Phone fl I Fax 02 4578 2662 I Mob :"F ; I Email: customs.gov.au FOI Document #57

From: s47F s47F To: . Subject: questions f-DL-Measit-ive] Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 11:37:06 AM

Galahs/Cockatoo s47E(d) FOI Document #57 FOI Document #58

From: s47F To: s47F s47F Subject: FW: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [OLM For Official Usc Only] Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 10:20:57 AM

FYI

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 10:12 AM s47F s47F To: s47F CC: s4" Subject: RE: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [DLM -For Official U:.-,c Only} s47F

As discussed I have just been informed by_I that the aircraft has departed Richmond for Darwin and 7F is aboard but the birds are in ACBPS custody. Can you please briefs' in Darwin and have 847F interviews47F and take appropriate action as we would usually do? It would be prudent foal to line up an interpreter.

647F s47F I Investigations Branch I Australian Customs and Border Protection Service p: s47F I F: 02 6279 3405 I m: s47F Es47F MIOCUStOMS.g0V.au

From: '47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 9:54 AM To: s47F Cc's Subject: RE: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] s47F

Could you please info the s47F at Richmond that we should respond at Richmond and deal with

the matter as per our normal operations. s47F will inform s4 7F staff like wise and they will contact the 547F to respond accordingly.

Thanks

s47F s47F I Enforcement Operations Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Customs House, 5 Constitution Ave, Canberra City ACT 2601 p s47 F I F: (02) 6279 3405 I m:s47F E: s47F Pcustoms.gov.a u

From: s47F Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2013 10:04 PM To: s47F FOI Document #58

Subject: RN: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

547F pis find below the full set of info as discussed this afternoon. Regards s47F

Sent from my Windows Phone

From: s47F Sent: 27/11/2013 21:23 To: Cc: MIME Subject: RE: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] s47F , thanks for the comprehensive summary. Cnoc have the contacts with cites permit issuing and can check if these have been applied for in the morning. 847F has been briefed and we will explore appropriate options with invest et al also in the morning. Thanks and regards. s47F

Sent from my Windows Phone

Sent: 27/11/2013 20:32

To:547111 111160411. Cc: CNOC;,. ;PRIME Subject: Richmond RAAF Wildlife ISEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Hello s47r

As discussed this afternoon some background on some information received from SECPOL at Richmond RAAF Base.

Approximately 1515 I received a phone call from s47F (Air Force Security) at Richmond RAAF Base.listated that they had received some information regarding persons attempting to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via Richmond RAAF Base. The information came from the owners of a bird farm minutes drive from RAAF Richmond. The persons bought 5 galahs along with 2 cages from this bird farm at approximately 1430 hours today. The persons were described as beingqiinglir k47F s47F , 547F and were driving owned by s47F s47F 1111WRIPPI . The name given by one of the persons was is an Indonesian national who flew into the country on 270CT2013. Fs47 gave mobile numbers47F as a contact. Subsequent to this the persons returned to the farm approximately 1 hour later to purchase 2 more cages for the birds. The contact at the bird farm is 447F

I contactecr7F to see if rr had any more information in relation to this.647F advised that the persons purchasing the birds said they had a plane leaving Richmond RAAF Base - NFD. They also asked questions about clipping the birds wings and wrapping them in plastic. The owner of the shop advised them of the requirements to export these birds.

s47F s47F Information was then received from SECPOL that is part of an Indonesian delegation tasked with taking back to Indonesia the C130 Hercules aircraft that have been FOI Document #58

purchased by the Indonesian government. The first of these aircraft are due to leave Richmond RAAF base on Friday 29 Nov 2013 at 0900. To the best of my knowledge the plane will be going via Darwin. I am not sure if it will be overnighting Darwin or just refuelling and continuing on to Indonesia. These details will be confirmed in the morning. I am unsure if s47F is a crew member or part of a delegation overseeing the movement of these planes to Indonesia . I will be able to access the paperwork in relation to this delegation in the morning sometime.

A couple of things:

There is the possibility that s47F is exporting these birds through the correct channels.

If not I need some advice in relation to how to go about this given the potentially sensitive nature of this. Subsequent to advice from Canberra I will be briefing Investigations in Sydney in the morning in relation to this matter.

I am not sure of the numbers of crew/passengers travelling on this flight. s47E(d)

S47E(d)

NIS report 19032011.

Regards s47F s47F '6L I Enforcement Operations I Richmond RAAF Base I Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

Phone:s"F I Fax: 02 4578 2662 I Mob:s47F- I Email: 047F customs.gov.au FOI Document #59

From: s47F To: s47F [NT ITB Manaaement Teaml' s47F Subject: fl3L44.+er-AffreirlH:15e—Aftlyi Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 12:05:33 PM Attachments: reauest.odf

Hi s47F

Please find documents relevant to your investigation so far.

Appears to be some concern that the birds were handed over because they were noisy, raising the suspicion there may be more wildlife attempted to be exported. (is that bad English?)

Cheers

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 10:27 AM To: s47F Subject: [SEC= UNCLASSIFIED] FOI Document #60

From: s47F To: s47F s47F Subject: Re: photos [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 2:02:04 PM

Classification: [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

s47F

for547E(d) I'm arranging

FYI

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2013 01:08 PM To: s47F Subject: photos [SEC= UNCLASSIFIED]

Hi s47F

I still only have three photos of the boxes, can you please try and resend the others?

Thanks s47F

S47F I nvestigations NT Australian Customs & Border Protection Service email: s47F CUStOMS. CIOV. au address: 21 Lindsay St, Darwin I mail: GPO Box 210 Darwin NT 0801 ph: s47F I fax: 08 89806510 I mob: s47F FOI Document #61

From: s47F To: s47F Subject: FW: POSSIBLE IMMINENT SMUGGLING OF FIVE GALAHS - RAAF BASE RICHMOND [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 1:27:52 PM Attachments: jmaae001.ioq jmaae002.aif

s47F

Info below from AFP.

Cheers

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 11:57 AM To: s47F Subject: FW: POSSIBLE IMMINENT SMUGGLING OF FIVE GALAHS - RAAF BASE RICHMOND [SEC= UNCLASSIFIED]

The Main POI is the first person listed - may assist in searching.

s47F

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

s47F

s47F

From: s47F Sent: 27/11/2013 5:05 PM To: IShift Intel SKSA1 s47F Cc: s47F Subject: R.A7: POSSIBLE IMMINENT SMUGGLING OF FIVE GALAHS - RAAF BASE RICHMOND [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Good Afternoon,

Could you please put the below POls on an 100% outwards baggage exam

's47F arrived 270CT2013 on flight GA712. s47F

A NIS report number will be forwarded ASAP.

Thanks FOI Document #61

s47F

s47F s47F Intelligence Collection NSW I Australian Customs & Border

Protection Service I T:s4" F: (02) 8339-6720 Is47F

From: '4" Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2013 4:13 PM To: s4" Cc: s47F Subject: RE: POSSIBLE IMMINENT SMUGGLING OF FIVE GALAHS - RAAF BASE RICHMOND [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] s47F

Further information s47F s47F

s47E(d) s47F of s47F

Regards

s47F

s47F s47F Intelligence Collection NSW I Australian Customs & Border Protection Service I T:s47r F: (02) 8339-6720 Is47F

From: s47F Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2013 3:44 PM To: s47F Subject: FW: POSSIBLE IMMINENT SMUGGLING OF FIVE GALAHS - RAAF BASE RICHMOND [SEC= UNCLASSIFIED]

Here it is, can you discuss with eops re targeting potential flight.

s47F

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

s47F

s47F FOI Document #61

s47F

From: Sent: 27/11/2013 3:38 PM

To: s47F Subject: FW: POSSIBLE IMMINENT SMUGGLING OF FIVE GALAHS - RAAF BASE RICHMOND [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

UNCLASSIFIED

s47F s47F CRIME OPERATIONS s47F www.afo.ciov.au

UNCLASSIFIED

From: s47F Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2013 3:30 PM To: s47F Subject: POSSIBLE IMMINENT SMUGGLING OF FIVE GALAHS - RAAF BASE RICHMOND [SEC= UNCLASSIFIED]

UNCLASSIFIED

Hi s47F

AOCC received a call from s47F RAAF Base Richmond Security Police who has received information that either the visiting Indonesian or Singaporean aircrew have just purchased five galahs and will try and smuggle them onto a military flight shortly.

At this stage there is no flight details for the aircrew and it has to be confirmed which aircrew it may be.

Guards at the RAAF Richmond front gate have been requested to stop the vehicle and question the occupants when they return. s47F has not been able to contact Customs or AQIS this afternoon.

AOCC called s47F to advise the matter has been handed to SYD Crime OPS.

Contact number for the s47F

Regards

s47F s47F CLOSE OPERATIONS SUPPORT s47F FOI Document #61

www.afb.ciov.au

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From: Intearity To: s47F jntearitv Cc: s47F Subject: RE: NIS report 19032011 [SEC PROTECTED, DLM—cnsitivc]. Date: Friday, 29 November 2013 3:29:03 PM Attachments: IR 19032011.odf jmaae001.onq

s47F

Report attached.

Cheers,

s47F

s47F 7 Integrity and Professional Standards Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Customs House, 5 Constitution Ave, Canberra ACT 2601 s47F 02 6275 6328 s47

From: 547F Sent: Friday, 29 November 2013 3:18 PM To: Integrity Cc: s47F Subject: NIS report 19032011 {DLP1—Scnsitivc)

Hi there

We have been involved in the Indonesian Miltary matter in Darwin.

The NIS number is 19032011 and we require access to it as part of the investigation.

Our user ids are s47Em

Regards

s47F

Investigations NT I Australian Customs & Border Protection Service email: s47F ph:s475 I fax: 08 89806510 address: 21 Lindsay St, Darwin I mail: GPO Box 210 Darwin NT 0801 FOI Document #63

From: s47F To: s47F Subject: Sent from Snipping Tool [SEC—UNCLASSIFIED] Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 6:42:24 PM Attachments: SnioImaae.JPG FOI Document #64

From: s47E To: s47F Subject: Sent from Snipping Tool [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 6:40:33 PM Attachments: SnioImaae.JPG FOI Document #66 gig zoo, FO! Document #67

Reply to the s47F Customs House PO Box 210 21 Lindsay Street Darwin NT 0801 Darwin NT 0800

Ph: s47F

29 November 2013

s47F s47F Cl- Richmond RAAF Base Richmond NSW 2753

Dear Mr s47F

If you have any further enquiries please contact s47F Investigations Branch NT on s47F

I Yours Sincerelysincerelv7

1 FOI Document #67

s47F s47F s47F Investigations NTN-T Australian Customs and Border Protection Service FOI Document #68

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS AS AT 2320 HOURS, THURSDAY 28N0V2013

Please Note: Events are still unfolding and final details are still be to be confirmed

27N0V2013 1515 ACBPS'47F Richmond were advised by RAAF Air Force Security (SECPOL)that they had received information from owners of a bird farm that persons may attempt to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via the Richmond RAAF Base. Information indicated 5 galahs and 2 cages had been purchased. The persons were described as s47F and name of P01#1 was identified as an Indonesian national who arrived in Australia on 270CT2013.

ACBPS contacted bird farm who indicated that the POls had said they had a plane leaving Richmond. The owner of the shop saidnadvised them of the requirements to export the birds. The POls had asked questions about clipping the bird's wings and wrapping them in plastic.

SECPOL then advised that the P01#1 was part on an Indonesian delegation tasked with flying a C130 Hercules aircraft provided to the Indonesian Government. Original ETD of flight was Friday 29N0V2013 at 0750 hours via Darwin.

28N0V2013 0730 Indonesians turned up at RAAF Richmond in three groups. All groups were directed to SECPOL office. P01#1 was in 2" group and SECPOL asked if they were carrying any Australian wildlife in their luggage. A senior member of the group identified POI who then went outside and brought the birds inside in 2 duffle bags. Inside the bags were a wooden cage with 5 galahs and a small wooden box with 2 yellow ringneck parrots. ACBPS were not present at this time. Group #1 and Group #3 did not indicate they had wildlife.

28N0V2013 0800 ACBPS arrived and were advised of the situation. Investigations NSW were advised. Custody of the wildlife transferred to ACBPS however Indonesian crew departed with C130 for Darwin after this time.

s47F 28NOV2013 —0930 ENFOPS contacted $47F DFAT — Indonesian Political and Strategic Section. Left voicemail message.

s47F 28N0V2013 —0940 ENFOPS contacted s47E DFAT— Indonesian Political and Strategic Section and apprised them of situation.

28N0V2013 1000 Investigations advised C130 departed Richmond for Darwin. Investigations team in Darwin briefed.

28N0V2013 1100 Investigations NSW on way to interview owner of bird farm and take custody of birds from ACBPS Richmond.

28N0V2013 PM Flight arrives Darwin RAAF Base. Plane and crew intend overnighting Darwin. Met by Investigations Darwin and search team. Plane searched. FOI Document #68

28N0V2013 —1600 Search has located 2 further birds (parrots) located concealed behind luggage in the rear of the plane. Images of reptiles and snakes also located on P01#1 phone. More extensive search being conducted of plane with all luggage being removed and x-ray machine being used.

P01#1 invited to participate in ROI. Interpreter present. Remaining crew have been given access to their overnight bags and departed for their accommodation.

P01#1 has admitted during ROI to the birds located in Richmond, but has denied involvement with the birds located in Darwin. P01#1 identified a second Indonesian crew member whoFs4 believes is responsible for the Darwin birds. P01#2 invited to participate in ROI.

28N0V2013 1700 Phone call received by 7s4F ENFOPS from s47F DFAT.

28N0V2013 1751 s47F ENF OPS spoke to s47F DFAT — Indonesian Political and Strategic Section to appraise of situation.

28NOV2013 —1815 P01#1 given access to bags and departed for their accommodation. P01#1 advised that they may need to reinterview at a later time.

Information from P01#1 ROI provided to CDPP for initial assessment and advice.

s42

28N0V2013 —1900 ENE OPS spoke to s47F DFAT and provided update

Summary Update No confirmed identification of birds through NT National Parks and Wildlife however they indicated they may be yellow Indian ringneck parrots.

Custody of birds transferred to NT NPWS.

Crew list for flight indicates P01#1 is s47F. "3""')

DFAT Darwin have been kept informed by s,47 NT throughout the day

28N0V2013 2245 Based on verbal advice from sF47 NT to CNOC.

Search of aircraft completed. Nothing further of ACBPS interest located. FOI Document #68

ROI with P01#2 is now complete.

Interview with P01#2 was inconclusive and did not shed any light on the offence by P01#2.

SACR to Indonesia has made contact with Fs47 NT requesting details of seizure. r7 NT referred SACR to CNOC and Central Office

s47 28N0V2013 2311 F NT and advised:

- ROls with POls have been concluded and outcomes determined - P01#1 (Richmond birds) will be handed a warning letter prior to departure from Australia on 29N0V2013 - P01#2 (Darwin birds) has been released without the elements of an offence being established as it was determined that the birds were not native to Australia - He will contact DFAT Darwin and advise

s47 F 28NOV2013 @ 2319 Investigations advised after further discussions with CDPP decision is no arrests, issue warning and allow departure on AM Friday 29N0V2013 FOI Document #69

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS AS AT 2320 HOURS, THURSDAY 28N0V2013

Please Note: Events are still unfolding and final details are still be to be confirmed

27N0V2013 1515 ACBPS'47F Richmond were advised by RAAF Air Force Security (SECPOL)that they had received information from owners of a bird farm that persons may attempt to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via the Richmond RAAF Base. Information indicated 5 galahs and 2 cages had been purchased. The persons were described as547' and name of P01#1 was identified as an Indonesian national who arrived in Australia on 270CT2013.

ACBPS contacted bird farm who indicated that the POls had said they had a plane leaving Richmond. The owner of the shop saicrF advised them of the requirements to export the birds. The POls had asked questions about clipping the bird's wings and wrapping them in plastic.

SECPOL then advised that the P01#1 was part on an Indonesian delegation tasked with flying a C130 Hercules aircraft provided to the Indonesian Government. Original ETD of flight was Friday 29N0V2013 at 0750 hours via Darwin.

28N0V2013 0730 Indonesians turned up at RAAF Richmond in three groups. All groups were directed to SECPOL office. P01#1 was in 2nd group and SECPOL asked if they were carrying any Australian wildlife in their luggage. A senior member of the group identified POI who then went outside and brought the birds inside in 2 duffle bags. Inside the bags were a wooden cage with 5 galahs and a small wooden box with 2 yellow ringneck parrots. ACBPS were not present at this time. Group #1 and Group #3 did not indicate they had wildlife.

28N0V2013 0800 ACBPS arrived and were advised of the situation. Investigations NSW were advised. Custody of the wildlife transferred to ACBPS however Indonesian crew departed with C130 for Darwin after this time.

s47F 28N0V2013 —0930 ENFOPS contacted s47F DFAT — Indonesian Political and Strategic Section. Left voicemail message.

s47F 28N0V2013 —0940 ENFOPS contacted s47F DFAT— Indonesian Political and Strategic Section and apprised them of situation.

28N0V2013 1000 Investigations advised C130 departed Richmond for Darwin. Investigations team in Darwin briefed.

28N0V2013 1100 Investigations NSW on way to interview owner of bird farm and take custody of birds from ACBPS Richmond.

28N0V2013 PM Flight arrives Darwin RAAF Base. Plane and crew intend overnighting Darwin. Met by Investigations Darwin and search team. Plane searched. FOI Document #69

28N0V2013 —1600 Search has located 2 further birds (parrots) located concealed behind luggage in the rear of the plane. Images of reptiles and snakes also located on P01#1 phone. More extensive search being conducted of plane with all luggage being removed and x-ray machine being used.

P01#1 invited to participate in ROI. Interpreter present. Remaining crew have been given access to their overnight bags and departed for their accommodation.

P01#1 has admitted during ROI to the birds located in Richmond, but has denied involvement with the birds located in Darwin. P01#1 identified a sar second Indonesian crew member who believes is responsible for the Darwin birds. P01#2 invited to participate in ROI.

28N0V2013 1700 Phone call received by ENFOPS froms47F DFAT.

28N0V2013 1751 s47F ENF OPS spoke to s47F DFAT— Indonesian Political and Strategic Section to appraise of situation.

28N0V2013 —1815 P01#1 given access to bags and departed for their accommodation. P01#1 advised that they may need to reinterview at a later time.

Information from P01#1 ROI provided to CDPP for initial assessment and advice.

s42

28N0V2013 —1900 ENF OPS spoke to s47F DFAT and provided update

Summary Update No confirmed identification of birds through NT National Parks and Wildlife however they indicated they may be yellow Indian ringneck parrots.

Custody of birds transferred to NT NPWS.

Crew list for flight indicates P01#1 iS s47F' s33(a)("1)

DFAT Darwin have been kept informed byr7 NT throughout the day

28N0V2013 2245 Based on verbal advice from s47F NT to CNOC.

Search of aircraft completed. Nothing further of ACBPS interest located. FOI Document #69

ROI with P01#2 is now complete. s33(a)(111)

Interview with P01#2 was inconclusive and did not shed any light on the offence by P01#2.

SACR to Indonesia has made contact with 47 NT requesting details of seizure. sF47 NT referred SACR to CNOC and Central Office

28NOV2013 2311 s47 NT and advised:

- ROls with POls have been concluded and outcomes determined - P01#1 (Richmond birds) will be handed a warning letter prior to departure from Australia on 29N0V2013 P01#2 (Darwin birds) has been released without the elements of an offence being established as it was determined that the birds were not native to Australia He will contact DFAT Darwin and advise

s47 F 28NOV2013 @ 2319 Investigations advised after further discussions with CDPP decision is no arrests, issue warning and allow departure on AM Friday 29NOV2013 FOP Document #70

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS AS AT 2320 HOURS, THURSDAY 28NOV2013

Please Note: Events are still unfolding and final details are still be to be confirmed

27N0V2013 1515 ACBPS s47F Richmond were advised by RAAF Air Force Security (SECPOL)that they had received information from owners of a bird farm that persons may attempt to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via the Richmond RAAF Base. Information indicated 5 galahs and 2 cages had been purchased. The persons were described as" and name of P01#1 was identified as an Indonesian national who arrived in Australia on 270CT2013.

ACBPS contacted bird farm who indicated that the POls had said they had a plane leaving Richmond. The owner of the shop saicr7F advised them of the requirements to export the birds. The POls had asked questions about clipping the bird's wings and wrapping them in plastic.

SECPOL then advised that the P01#1 was part on an Indonesian delegation tasked with flying a C130 Hercules aircraft provided to the Indonesian Government. Original ETD of flight was Friday 29N0V2013 at 0750 hours via Darwin.

28N0V2013 0730 Indonesians turned up at RAAF Richmond in three groups. All groups were directed to SECPOL office. P01#1 was in 2'd group and SECPOL asked if they were carrying any Australian wildlife in their luggage. A senior member of the group identified POI who then went outside and brought the birds inside in 2 duffle bags. Inside the bags were a wooden cage with 5 galahs and a small wooden box with 2 yellow ringneck parrots. ACBPS were not present at this time. Group #1 and Group #3 did not indicate they had wildlife.

28N0V2013 0800 ACBPS arrived and were advised of the situation. Investigations NSW were advised. Custody of the wildlife transferred to ACBPS however Indonesian crew departed with C130 for Darwin after this time.

s47F 28N0V2013 —0930 ENFOPS contacted 547F DFAT— Indonesian Political and Strategic Section. Left voicemail message.

s47F 28N0V2013 —0940 ENFOPS contacted s47F DFAT— Indonesian Political and Strategic Section and apprised them of situation.

28N0V2013 1000 Investigations advised C130 departed Richmond for Darwin. Investigations team in Darwin briefed.

28N0V2013 1100 Investigations NSW on way to interview owner of bird farm and take custody of birds from ACBPS Richmond.

28N0V2013 PM Flight arrives Darwin RAAF Base. Plane and crew intend overnighting Darwin. Met by Investigations Darwin and search team. Plane searched. FOI Document #70

28N0V2013 —1600 Search has located 2 further birds (parrots) located concealed behind luggage in the rear of the plane. Images of reptiles and snakes also located on P01#1 phone. More extensive search being conducted of plane with all luggage being removed and x-ray machine being used.

POI #1 invited to participate in ROI. Interpreter present. Remaining crew have been given access to their overnight bags and departed for their accommodation.

P01#1 has admitted during ROI to the birds located in Richmond, but has denied involvement with the birds located in Darwin. P01#1 identified a second Indonesian crew member who- 47F believes is responsible for the Darwin birds. P01#2 invited to participate in ROI.

28N0V2013 1700 Phone call received by ENFOPS from s4" DFAT.

28N0V2013 1751 s47F ENF OPS spoke to s47F DFAT— Indonesian Political and Strategic Section to appraise of situation.

28N0V2013 —1815 P01#1 given access to bags and departed for their accommodation. P01#1 advised that they may need to reinterview at a later time.

Information from P01#1 ROI provided to CDPP for initial assessment and advice.

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28N0V2013 —1900 ,4F ENF OPS spoke to s47F DFAT and provided update

Summary Update No confirmed identification of birds through NT National Parks and Wildlife however they indicated they may be yellow Indian ringneck parrots.

Custody of birds transferred to NT NPWS.

Crew list for flight indicates P01#1 is s47F. s33(a)(ifi)

DFAT Darwin have been kept informed bysF47 NT throughout the day

28N0V2013 2245 Based on verbal advice from Fs47 NT to CNOC.

Search of aircraft completed. Nothing further of ACBPS interest located. FOI Document #70

ROI with P01#2 is now complete.

. Interview with P01#2 was inconclusive and did not shed any light on the offence by P01#2.

SACR to Indonesia has made contact with Fs47 NT requesting details of seizure. sF47 NT referred SACR to CNOC and Central Office

28N0V2013 2311 s47 NT and advised:

- ROls with POls have been concluded and outcomes determined - P01#1 (Richmond birds) will be handed a warning letter prior to departure from Australia on 29NOV2013 - P01#2 (Darwin birds) has been released without the elements of an offence being established as it was determined that the birds were not native to Australia He will contact DFAT Darwin and advise

28NOV2013 @ 2319 After further discussions with CDPP and investigation officers on the ground

in Darwin, a decision was made by s47F WIRIMIP1111 Investigations to make no arrests, but to issue a warning and allow departure on AM Friday 29NOV2013 FOI Document #71

AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICE (ACBPS) TALKING POINTS Sub ' ect Darwin incident Date due 29/11/2013 Media officer A, FOI Document #71

Cleared by Title Date

For information Minister's Office Date

Parliamentary & Executive FOI Document #72

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION

MEDIA STATEMENT

Friday, 29 November 2013

Allegations of wildlife smuggling

Two Indonesian nationals have been questioned by the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) in relation to alleged wildlife smuggling.

As this is an ongoing ACBPS investigation it would not be appropriate to comment further.

Australia has very strong laws to protect our wildlife against illegal activity and ACBPS takes any attempt to breach those laws seriously.

Media enquiries: Customs and Border Protection Media (02) 6275 6793

To subscribe to our media releases visit: www.customs.00v.au/sitelaae4281.asp Connect with us on Twitter @auscustomsnews and Facebook www.facebook.com/auscustomsnews Protect Australia's border, anonymously report suspicious behaviour to Customs Watch on 1800 06 1800 or www.customs.gov.au/custonnswatch/custonns watch form .asp FOI Document #73

AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICE (ACBPS) TALKING POINTS Subject Darwin incident Date due 29/11/2013 Media officer FOI Document #73

Cleared by Title Date s47F s47F For information Minister's Office Date s47F s47F

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—rA7F 1- Parliamentary & Executive FOI Document #74

AUSTRALIAN CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SERVICE (ACBPS) TALKING POINTS

Subject Darwin incident

Date due 29/11/2013 Media officer

Talking points

• I have been advised that Customs and Border Protection officers last night questioned two Indonesian nationals in relation to alleged wildlife smuggling.

• The Indonesian nationals involved were assisting Customs and Border Protection in their investigations.

• In consultation with the CDPP and considering the evidence available Customs and Border Protection decided that there were not sufficient grounds to prosecute, but a warning has been issued to one of the men.

• Customs and Border Protection will not be taking any further action in relation to the second man.

• I have spoken this morning to the CEO of Customs and Border Protection and am assured that due process has been applied, as I and the Government would expect.

• I can say Australia has very strong laws to protect our wildlife against illegal activity and Customs and Border Protection takes any attempt to breach those laws seriously.

If asked: Why was a prosecution not commenced?

• Customs and Border Protection investigators considered the CDPP's advice about strength of case, the likely defences that could be mounted in a prosecution and the prospect of a conviction.

• On this basis Customs and Border Protection investigators decided that a successful prosecution of the first man was unlikely and that a warning was the appropriate action to take.

If asked: Were the men members of the TNI?

• The advice I have is that the man who was warned by Customs and Border Protection was associated with the transfer of the C-130 aircraft from Australia to Indonesia.

If asked: Did Customs and Border Protection give these men any special treatment?

• No FOI Document #74

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FOI Document #75

Transcript

Station: 2GB Date: 29/11/2013

Program: MORNINGS Time: 09:08 AM

Compere: Summary ID: W00055439797

Item: REPORTS ON A BREAKING NEWS STORY ABOUT THE INDONESIANS SMUGGLING NATIVE BIRDS OUT OF AUSTRALIA.

Audience: Male 16+ Female 16+ All people 70000 70000 140000 7 However, there's an even bigger story breaking and would you believe it's over native birds that the Indonesians have tried to pinch - have tried to smuggle out of the country? And this is the first you'll hear of it.

Now, what happened, I had a call off-air from a listener near Richmond RAAF base in Sydney North West. Now, as you know, he told me he'd seen two Hercules C-130 aircraft take off, painted with the Indonesian livery. Now, I'd spoken previously about the plans to hand over nine Hercules C-130 aircraft to Indonesia, which might have been postponed because of this phone tapping crisis. We contacted to see if a transfer took place yesterday, they came back to us late last night saying the C-130 handover program is continuing is planned, Defence has no further comment.

Now, we then got a tip this morning when we got to work about another problem involving the aircraft. We were told there was an attempt by Indonesian military personnel to smuggle a number of live native Australian birds out of the country onboard one of the C-130s. I was told by my informant that onboard one of FOI Document #75

the aircraft were five Galahs and a number of other native Australian birds.

Well, then it gets a little worse. Another email arrived this morning telling me that Indonesian Air Force staff were intercepted with a number of live Australian native birds entering the RAAF base at Richmond yesterday morning. Now, they tried to smuggle the birds onto the aircraft to get them out of the country, they were there to take delivery of the Hercules aircraft, gifted to them from the Australian Government. The staff, in other words the Air Force staff at the RAAF base at Richmond, intercepted the bids being smuggled.

So, I can confirm that's true. Well you wouldn't believe it, they then landed these two aircraft, as I've told you already, in Darwin for refuelling. A Customs inspection took place in Darwin, and they discovered more concealed birds. Now, the big story is that the birds and the aircraft have now been impounded in Darwin. So, the aircraft won't be going to Indonesia just at the moment, they'll be staying exactly where they are, and that's in Darwin with the impounded birds as well.

So, I know it's embarrassing for us when it's discovered that there is spying in 2009 and the phones of the Indonesian President and his wife are tapped, but how embarrassing is this for the Indonesian Government? They send over Air Force personnel to this country to collect gifted Hercules aircraft, they send them over here to gift them, and lo and behold they try to smuggle native Australian birds out of the country. FOI Document #75

I repeat, yesterday it was a number of live Australian birds, five Galahs and a number of other birds, we don't know exactly what they were. And then, obviously, having suspicions raised, Customs intercept the two aircraft when they refuel in Darwin, and more Australian birds are there. They're there. By the way if you're trying to phone through at the moment, I've just been told that our phone lines, for some inexplicable reason, are down, and they'll be back up as quickly as we possibly can, so if you're trying to phone through at the moment with some news for me, just delay that by three or four minutes and I'll tell you when the phone lines are up and running again. And when you do that it's 131873.

So there you have it. Quite remarkable, quite remarkable. And these aren't, you know, people that have come to the country illegally and trying to smuggle birds out, these are member of the Indonesian Air Force, and we've heard reports before about police and the military in Indonesia being absolutely corrupted. I mean, how would you in any sense think you're going to come to a country, take home a gifted aircraft, and try to smuggle native birds out of the country? I mean, what's the mind set there?

Anyway, what we've done this morning - the attempt to smuggle them out was picked up by RAAF personnel at Richmond, and then Customs intervened as well in Darwin. We've asked the Office of the Defence Minister, Senator David Johnston, if he was aware of the incident, they have come back to us and said this: Defence is aware of the incident you're referring to, it's FOI Document #75

now a matter for Customs. We have no information on it at all.

We've now put questions to Customs about this, and I guess - well I would take exception with what the Defence Minister is saying, if in fact RAAF personnel were the ones that detected the first lot of birds at the RAAF base in Richmond, well that's certainly not a matter for Customs, that's a matter for the Defence Force. The second set of birds that were concealed on the aircraft that were detected by Customs, yes I can understand that being a matter for Customs.

But in any case, we'll chase the story through the morning, but a really embarrassing one for the Indonesian Government with their Air Force personnel trying to smuggle native Australian birds out of the country on two gifted Hercules aircraft.

END

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SEQUENCE OF EVENTS AS AT 1000 HOURS (AEDST), FRIDAY, 29N0V2013

27N0V2013 1515 ACBPS'" Richmond were advised by RAAF Air Force Security (SECPOL)that they had received information from owners of a bird farm that persons may attempt to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via the Richmond RAAF Base. Information indicated 5 galahs and 2 cages had been purchased. The

persons were described as "7 and name of P01#1 was identified as an Indonesian national who arrived in Australia on 270CT2013.

ACBPS contacted bird farm who indicated that the POls had said they had a plane leaving Richmond. The owner of the shop said" advised them of the requirements to export the birds. The POls had asked questions about clipping the bird's wings and wrapping them in plastic.

SECPOL then advised that the P01#1 was part on an Indonesian delegation tasked with flying a C130 Hercules aircraft provided to the Indonesian Government. Original ETD of flight was Friday 29N0V2013 at 0750 hours via Darwin.

28N0V2013 0730 Indonesians turned up at RAAF Richmond in three groups. All groups were

directed to SECPOL office. P01#1 was in 2nd group and SECPOL asked if they were carrying any Australian wildlife in their luggage. A senior member of the group identified POI who then went outside and brought the birds inside in 2 duffle bags. Inside the bags were a wooden cage with 5 galahs and a small wooden box with 2 yellow ringneck parrots. ACBPS were not present at this time. Group #1 and Group #3 did not indicate they had wildlife.

28N0V2013 0800 ACBPS arrived and were advised of the situation. Investigations NSW were advised. Custody of the wildlife transferred to ACBPS however Indonesian crew departed with C130 for Darwin after this time.

s47F 28N0V2013 —0930 ENFOPS contacted s47F DFAT — Indonesian Political and Strategic Section. Left voicemail message.

s47F 28N0V2013 —0940 ENFOPS contacted 547F DFAT— Indonesian Political and Strategic Section and apprised them of situation.

28N0V2013 1000 Investigations advised C130 departed Richmond for Darwin. Investigations team in Darwin briefed.

28NOV2013 1100 Investigations NSW on way to interview owner of bird farm and take custody of birds from ACBPS Richmond.

28N0V2013 PM Flight arrives Darwin RAAF Base. Plane and crew intend overnighting Darwin. Met by Investigations Darwin and search team. Plane searched.

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28N0V2013 —1600 Search has located 2 further birds (parrots) located concealed behind luggage in the rear of the plane. Images of reptiles and snakes also located on P01#1 phone. More extensive search being conducted of plane with all luggage being removed and x-ray machine being used.

POI #1 invited to participate in ROI. Interpreter present. Remaining crew have been given access to their overnight bags and departed for their accommodation.

P01#1 has admitted during ROI to the birds located in Richmond, but has denied involvement with the birds located in Darwin. P01#1 identified a 47F second Indonesian crew member who' believes is responsible for the Darwin birds. P01#2 invited to participate in ROI.

28N0V2013 1700 Phone call received by ENFOPS from 7F DFAT.

28N0V2013 1751 s47F ENF OPS spoke to s47F DFAT — Indonesian Political and Strategic Section to appraise of situation.

28N0V2013 —1815 P01#1 given access to bags and departed for their accommodation. P01#1 advised that they may need to reinterview at a later time.

Information from P01#1 ROI provided to CDPP for initial assessment and advice.

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28NOV2013 —1900 7F ENF OPS spoke to s47F r DFAT and provided update

Summary Update No confirmed identification of birds through NT National Parks and Wildlife however they indicated they may be yellow Indian ringneck parrots.

Custody of birds transferred to NT NPWS.

Crew list for flight indicates P01#1 is s47F' s33(a)(m)

DFAT Darwin have been kept informed byr NT throughout the day

28N0V2013 2245 Based on verbal advice from 47 NT to CNOC.

Search of aircraft completed. Nothing further of ACBPS interest located. FOI Document #76

ROI with P01#2 is now complete.

. Interview with P01#2 was inconclusive and did not establish elements of an offence for P01#2.

SACR to Indonesia has made contact withr 7 NT requesting details of seizure. Fs47 NT referred SACR to CNOC and Central Office

s47 28N0V2013 2311 F NT and advised:

- ROls with POls have been concluded and outcomes determined - P01#1 (Richmond birds) will be handed a warning letter prior to departure from Australia on 29NOV2013 - P01#2 (Darwin birds) has been released without the elements of an offence being established as it was determined that the birds were not native to Australia - He will contact DFAT Darwin and advise

s47F 28NOV2013 @ 2319 Investigations advised after further discussions with CDPP decision is no arrests, issue warning and allow departure on AM Friday 29N0V2013

29N0V2013 0935 I

AOD advised that they were currently in the process of finalising paperwork for the clearance of the aircraft.

29N0V2013 AM Warning letter to P01#1 issued

P01#2 surrendered birds to NT NP&WS

29NOV2013 1000 Flight departed at 0830 Darwin Time for Indonesia FOI Document #77

MEDIA RELEASE

Friday, 29 November 2013

Allegations of wildlife smuggling

Last night (Thursday, 28 November) Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) officers in Darwin questioned two Indonesian nationals in relation to alleged wildlife smuggling.

The Indonesian nationals involved assisted Customs and Border Protection with its investigations.

As a result of questioning no charges were laid. One Indonesian national was issued with a warning.

ACBPS Chief Executive Officer Michael Pezzullo said ACBPS officers acted with appropriate judgement in investigating this case and due process was applied.

Australia has very strong laws to protect our wildlife against illegal activity and ACBPS takes any attempt to breach those laws seriously.

Media enquiries:

ACBPS Media: (02) 6275 6793 FOI Document #78

KEY FACTS/KEY FIGURES

• The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs and Border Protection) was informed by RAAF Air Force Security Richmond about information it had received from the owner of a bird farm regarding the purchase of five (5) galahs and two (2) cages to persons who said that they were due to depart on an aircraft from Richmond RAAF Base.

• Customs and Border Protection conducted follow up enquiries with the owner of the bird park and RAAF Air Force Security and established that the buyers of the galahs was most likely Indonesian crew members tasked with flying a C130 Hercules to Indonesia.

• The Indonesian crew members attended Richmond Air Force Base and when asked by RAAF Air Force Security whether they were carrying any Australian wildlife surrendered five (5) galahs in a wooden cage and two (2) Indian ringneck parrots in a small wooden box.

• Galahs are a regulated native specimen and a permit from the Department of the Environment is required to legally export them from Australia. Indian ringneck parrots are not native to Australia and not a protected species.

• The crew members boarded the C130 and the aircraft departed for Darwin where upon arrival it was searched by Customs and Border Protection officers. Two (2) Indian ringneck parrots were found amongst the luggage aboard the plane. The aircraft was not scheduled to depart for Indonesia till the next day.

• Two (2) crew members were formally interviewed by Customs and Border Protection officers. Following consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the elements of the relevant offences, Customs and Border Protection officers decided that based on the available evidence a successful prosecution of the first crew member was unlikely and that the second crew member had not committed any offence. A formal warning was issued to the first crew member by Customs and Border Protection.

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Talking Points

• Thursday, 28 November Australian Customs and Border Protection Service officers in Darwin questioned two Indonesian nationals in relation to alleged wildlife smuggling. • The Indonesian nationals involved assisted Customs and Border Protection with its investigations. • As a result of questioning no charges were laid. One Indonesian crew member was issued with a warning. • Customs and Border Protection officers acted with appropriate judgement in investigating this case and due process was applied. • Australia has very strong laws to protect our wildlife against illegal activity and ACBPS takes any attempt to breach those laws seriously.

Background and chronology

• 27 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection were advised by RAAF Air Force Security about information they had received information from owners of a bird farm that persons may attempt to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via the Richmond RAAF Base. Information indicated 5 galahs and 2 cages had been purchased.

• 27 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection contacted bird farm who indicated that the persons had said they had a plane leaving Richmond.

• 28 November 2013 - Indonesians crew members arrived at RAAF Richmond and were asked by RAAF Air Force Security if they were carrying any Australian wildlife in their luggage. A wooden cage with 5 galahs and a small wooden box with 2 Indian ringneck parrots were surrendered. were not present at this time. Group #1 and Group #3 did not indicate they had wildlife.

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers arrived at Richmond and were advised of the situation. Custody of the wildlife was transferred to Customs and Border Protection however Indonesian crew departed with C130 for Darwin after this time.

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers conduct enquiries with the owner of the bird park.

• 28 November 2013 — Flight arrives at Darwin RAAF Base. Plane and crew intend overnighting Darwin. The aircraft is searched by Customs and Border Protection and two (2) Indian ringneck parrots are located amongst luggage on the aircraft.

• 28 November 2013 — Two crew members formally interviewed by Customs and Border Protection officers.

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers consult with the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the elements of the relevant offences. FOI Document #78

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers decide that successful prosecution of 1st crew member unlikely and that 2nd crew member has not committed any offence. Decision made to issue a formal warning the 1st crew member.

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KEY FACTS/KEY FIGURES

• The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (Customs and Border Protection) was informed by RAAF Air Force Security Richmond about information it had received from the owner of a bird farm regarding the purchase of five (5) galahs and two (2) cages to persons who said that they were due to depart on an aircraft from Richmond RAAF Base.

• Customs and Border Protection conducted follow up enquiries with the owner of the bird park and RAAF Air Force Security and established that the buyers of the galahs was most likely Indonesian crew members tasked with flying a C130 Hercules to Indonesia.

• The Indonesian crew members attended Richmond Air Force Base and when asked by RAAF Air Force Security whether they were carrying any Australian wildlife surrendered five (5) galahs in a wooden cage and two (2) Indian ringneck parrots in a small wooden box.

• Galahs are a regulated native specimen and a permit from the Department of the Environment is required to legally export them from Australia. Indian ringneck parrots are not native to Australia and not a protected species.

• The crew members boarded the C130 and the aircraft departed for Darwin where upon arrival it was searched by Customs and Border Protection officers. Two (2) Indian ringneck parrots were found amongst the luggage aboard the plane. The aircraft was not scheduled to depart for Indonesia till the next day.

• Two (2) crew members were formally interviewed by Customs and Border Protection officers. Following consultation with the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the elements of the relevant offences, Customs and Border Protection officers decided that based on the available evidence a successful prosecution of the first crew member was unlikely and that the second crew member had not committed any offence. A formal warning was issued to the first crew member by Customs and Border Protection.

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Talking Points

• Thursday, 28 November Australian Customs and Border Protection Service officers in Darwin questioned two Indonesian nationals in relation to alleged wildlife smuggling. • The Indonesian nationals involved assisted Customs and Border Protection with its investigations. • As a result of questioning no charges were laid. One Indonesian crew member was issued with a warning. • Customs and Border Protection officers acted with appropriate judgement in investigating this case and due process was applied. • Australia has very strong laws to protect our wildlife against illegal activity and ACBPS takes any attempt to breach those laws seriously.

Background and chronology

• 27 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection were advised by RAAF Air Force Security about information they had received information from owners of a bird farm that persons may attempt to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via the Richmond RAAF Base. Information indicated 5 galahs and 2 cages had been purchased.

• 27 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection contacted bird farm who indicated that the persons had said they had a plane leaving Richmond.

• 28 November 2013 - Indonesians crew members arrived at RAAF Richmond and were asked by RAAF Air Force Security if they were carrying any Australian wildlife in their luggage. A wooden cage with 5 galahs and a small wooden box with 2 Indian ringneck parrots were surrendered. were not present at this time. Group #1 and Group #3 did not indicate they had wildlife.

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers arrived at Richmond and were advised of the situation. Custody of the wildlife was transferred to Customs and Border Protection however Indonesian crew departed with C130 for Darwin after this time.

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers conduct enquiries with the owner of the bird park.

• 28 November 2013 — Flight arrives at Darwin RAAF Base. Plane and crew intend overnighting Darwin. The aircraft is searched by Customs and Border Protection and two (2) Indian ringneck parrots are located amongst luggage on the aircraft.

• 28 November 2013 —Two crew members formally interviewed by Customs and Border Protection officers.

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers consult with the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions regarding the elements of the relevant offences. FOI Document #79

• 28 November 2013 — Customs and Border Protection officers decide that successful prosecution of 1st crew member unlikely and that 2nd crew member has not committed any offence. Decision made to issue a formal warning the 1st crew member.

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Contact: (AS or FAS) Phone:s"F Division: Action Officers47F Date first prepared: Date last Updated: 2 December 2013 10.12 Originating Source: (MO/DIBP) Version: 1.0 (OV 4944 3 OSINDOLINK P 0 BOX 216. KARAMA 0813, ATJS RALIA Mobile: s47F E-mail: osindolink @mii , con). ABN: 93-599-861-899

TAX INVOICE Invoice #: 1314021

Ac unting Manager ustralian Customs and Border Protection Service PO BOX 210 Darwin, NT 0801 V5V'

Interpreting in the English and Indonesian languages:

1.Job 13008, Thursday, 28 November 2013 at the Darwh Base, Winnellie, Darwin. NERR. 9 Indonesian servicee y n. AC& BP officers: s47F

s47G(1)(a)

2. Job 13009, Friday, 29 November 2013 at the Darwin Poyal Air Force Base, Winnellie, Darwin. NESB: 2 Indonesian servicemen. A & BP officers: s47F s47G(1 )(a)

Please make cheque payable tos' or pay d ctly to Commonwealth Bank -s47F

Payment due date is 21 days from the date of this invoice

Yours sincerely

s47F NAATI Accredited Indonesian Interpreter NAATI Accredited Translator, English <>Indonesian

Member of AU SIT s47F 02 December 2013

s47F

s47F

Dear Sir/madam,

Please find attached invoice no. 1314021 for the interpreting conduction Thursday, 28.11.1 5 and Friday 29 11,13 If you have any question regarding this invoice, please do not hesitate 4, contact me on "7F

Kind regards ,17F NAAT1 Accredited Indonesian Translator & Interpreter Member of AUS1T 47' Email: [email protected]

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FOI Document #81 Translating and Interpreting Service Request for On-Site Interpreting

TIS may use a range of means to communicate with you. However, electronic means such as facsimile or e-mail will only be used if you indicate your agreement to receiving communication that way. Electronic communications, unless adequately encrypted, are not secure and may be viewed by others or interfered with. If you agree to TIS communicating electronically with you, the details you provide will only be used by TIS or its contractors, for the purpose for which you have provided them.

I authorise TIS to communicate with me via e-mail X facsimile s47F acustoms.gov.au Your e-mail address Information you provide will be disclosed to independent contractor(s) related to their undertaking the requested on-site interpreting assignment(s). Each TIS contractor is obliged contrac ually to protect personal information revealed in the course of interpreting.

Your State: NSW/ACT El NT X IQLD El SA TAS \tic El WA 0

Your TIS Client code C106948 Language Indonesian

Your Special If applicable include dialect Agency * Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Language Name Needs

s47F Site Contact & Phone s47F Non-English Speaker Darin Airport Customs Office Ground Floor front counter Site Address Phone s47F Your Agency Booking Phone and s47F Fax Contact Fax no.

Client Reference/ Translate Record of Interview with Indonesian Passenger Requirements or Nature of appointment

Option 1 date 28 !1112013_ start time 1315 PM finish time 1600 PM

Option 2 date start time AM/PM finish time AM/PM

Options will assist where interpreters are not available for your first appointment option

A. Is your client a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) holder? Y EINE

B. Is the consultation related to compensation or litigation claims? y N

If YES to Question B, a letter from the relevant insurance company quoting the claim number and accepting TIS charges must be attached to this request.

Office use only Job Number Contractor

When completed, please fax or e-mail this form to:

Fax 1300 654 151 [email protected]

* Please notify TIS of any change in Billing Address Bookings will only be taken for appointments up to 3 months in advance from the date of request. Cancellations must be made in writing providing valid reasons for the cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the appointment or the client will be charged. The minimum cancellation fee is 1.5 hours unless the booking was for a specifically longer period. A booking for multiple day interpreting with less than 24 hours cancellation notice will attract a cancellation fee equivalent to a full day's work including interpreter travel time and costs. FOI Document #83

131120 - MESSAGE - C-130 DELIVERY - MILCLR 434-13 - A-1330.txt C. TYPE: C-130H

D. REGISTRATION: A-1330

E. CALLSIGN: A-1330 F. CAPTAIN: WGCDR G. CREW: CAPT + 11

H. PAX: NIL

I. PURPOSE: ACCEPTANCE FLIGHTS (FIRST DELIVERY OF C-130H, GIFTED BY AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT TO INDONESIA) J. ITINERARY: (ALL TIMES NOV13 ZULU)

ETA PLACE ETD (YSRI) RAAF RICHMOND 2820500ZN0v13

282330 . (YPDN) RAAF DARWIN 292330 300301 (WIHH) JAKARTA/HALIM K. ROUTE: TBA L. GROUND SUPPORT: NOT ADVISED

2. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: NIL

3. DANGEROUS CARGO: NIL

4. POC: DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE OFFICER, TEL FAX 61 2 6128 5175, E-MAIL DIPA.HQAC(AT)DEFENCE.GOV.AU 5. PLEASE ADVISE ANY OBJECTIONS TO THE DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE OFFICER 72 HOURS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED ARRIVAL.

6. FOR ABCP: ADVISE IMMEDIATELY OF ANY INABILITY TO PROVIDE BASE OR GROUND SUPPORT TO CSCC WATCHKEEPER, 'CC' AOC WATCHKEEPER AND DIPCLR OFFICER. CSCC WILL LIAISE WITH A0C-OPS AND DIPCLR OFFICER TO RESOLUTION AS REQUIRED. 7. FOR CUSTOMS CANBERRA:

A. PLEASE CONFIRM THAT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR THIS AIRCRAFT IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DETAILS SUBMITTED ON THE FLIGHT ADVISORY NOTICES: (1) TAIL NUMBER (2) CAPTAIN (3) CREW (4) DANGEROUS CARGO (IF ANY)

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131120 - MESSAGE - C-130 DELIVERY - MILCLR 434-13 - A-1330.txt (5) ITINERARY

B. IMPORTANT: IF ANY OF THE INFORMATION LISTED IN PARAGRAPH 7.A(1-5) IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DETAILS ON THE FLIGHT ADVISORY NOTICES, PLEASE ADVISE THE THE DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE OFFICER IMMEDIATELY. 8. FOR 41 WING: IF THE FLIGHT ROUTES FLOWN BY THIS AIRCRAFT DO NOT

MATCH THOSE SUBMITTED ON THIS FLIGHT ADVISORY NOTICE, PLEASE ADVISE THE DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE OFFICER IMMEDIATELY. 9. FOR CUSTOMS CANBERRA AND ABCP: IF CREWS DO NOT FOLLOW CORRECT AUSTRALIAN BORDER ENTRY PROCEDURES PLEASE PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO THE DIPLOMATIC CLEARANCE OFFICER TO ENSURE EDUCATION IS PROVIDED FOR FUTURE FLIGHTS. BT #4610

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131120 - MESSAGE - C-130 DELIVERY - MILCLR 434-13 - A-1330.txt ZZZ001 s47F

ZNR UUUUu

R 200015Z NOV 13 FM HQJOC AOC-DIPA To s47F /CUSTOMS CANBERRA s47F /DEPT OF TRANSPORT AND REGIONAL SERVICES s47F /HQ41WG s47F /RIC ABCP s47F /DAR ABCP s47F /AMS DAR

INFO '7F /DIO CANBERRA

s47F /1AOSS

s47F /HQJOC WASP

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s47F from the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) Base at Richmond's Security Police Department had provided information to AFP that either the visiting Indonesian or Singaporean aircrew had just purchased five galahs and will try and smuggle them onto a military flight shortly.

At the time of the information being provided to ACBPS no flight details for the two suspected aircrews had been identified and it was still unconfirmed which aircrew may be involved.

s47F had not been able to contact Customs or AQIS this afternoon and decided to contact AFP AOCC requesting assistance in this matter.

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Order: Psittacifonnes Psittaciformes spp. Parrots II The entire order is listed, 6 Jun 1981 except for Melop.sittocus imdulatus (Budgerigar) Nymphicus hollandicus (Cockatiel), Psittacula k-rameri (ring-necked parakeet) and Agapornis roseicollis (Peach-faced Lovebird).

Please see below for families, species and subspecies included in Appendix I and/or with an earlier date of first _ listing. Family: Cacatuidae Cockatoos FOI Document #86 Exporting native household pets

In general, Australian native animals are not permitted to leave Australia_ This is to protect and conserve Australian native wildlife.

But you may be able to take some native pets overseas as long as they will not be used for commercial purposes such as selling or trading_ If you would like to take your pet with you when you leave Australia, you must:

• be an Australian resident or ordinarily reside in Australia • have owned and kept the animal as a household pet • be leaving Australia with the intention of taking up permanent residence in another country_

Native household pets that may be taken internationally are listed below. All have a limit of three animals, except budgerigars and cockatiels, which are limited to a non-commercial quantity:

• Sulphur-crested cockatoo (Cacatua gaietita) • Galah (Ealophus roseicapillus) • Little corella (Caratua sanguinea) • Long-billed corellia (Cacatua lenuirostris) • Cockatiell (Wyrnphicus hoilandicus) • Budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus).

Pet fish and pet cockroaches/spiders can be exported if sourced from an approved source.

No other native Australian animal may be taken outside Australia as a household pet

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Case Full Record Report No: CSE002919 I State: NSW I Started: 02-DEC-2013 I Title: s47F -Export Live Wil...

Basic Details Case Number: CSE002919 State: New South Wales Title: s47F -Export Live Wildlife Operation Name:

Source: 1. REF020532 s47F -Export Live Wildlife File Reference: 2013/039839-01 Start Date: 02-DEC-2013 Public Interest Review Reqd: NO Finalised Date: Case Officer: s47F Case Manager: s47F Prioritisation Outcome: 3 Complexity: Medium Synopsis: As discussed this afternoon some background on some information received from SECPOL at Richmond RAAF Base.

Approximately 1515 I received a phone call from s47F (Air Force Security) at Richmond RAAF Base. s47 stated that they had received some information regarding peAons attempting to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via Richmond RAAF Base. The information came from the owners of a s47G(1)(a) drive from RAAF Richmond. The persons bought 5 galahs along with 2 cages from this s47G(1)(a) at approximately 1430 hours today . The persons were described as beings47F and were driving a s47F s47F owned by s47F . The name given by one of the persons was s47F is an Indonesian national who flew into the country on 270CT2013.s47F gave mobile number s47,. as a contact. Subsequent to this the persons returned to the farm approximately 1 hour later to purchase 2 more cages for the birds. The contact at the s47G(1)(a) iSs47F

I contacted s47F to see if s47 had any more information in relation to this. s47 advised that the persons purchasing the birds said they Fled a plane leaving Richmond RAAF Base - NFD. They also asked questions about clipping the birds wings and wrapping them in plastic. The owner of the shop advised them of the requirements to export these birds. Background:

Entities of Interest Persons and Organisations: 1. PER s47F Indonesia

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POCA Information

Goods Goods Description: 5 Rose breasted cockatoos (galahs), 1 yellow Indian Ringneck parrot, 1 green lacewing Indian ringneck parrot Value Declared: Goods Origin: Australia Port of Loading: Richmond

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Transport Method: Passenger's Baggage

Consignee Name: s47F Consignee Address:

Consignor Name: s47F Consignor Address:

Modus Operandi: s47F attempted to export the 5 galahs and 2 Indian Ringneck parrots inside wooden transport cages to Indonesia on an Air Force Hercules aircraft donated by the Australian govenrment to Indonesia. The galahs and transport boxes, as well as feed and medication, had been purchased from the s47G(1)(a) The supplier of the Indian ringnecks is unknown. Transport Detail 1 Reference: Flight No Identifier: A1330

Primary Alleged Offence Category: CP Subcategory: Wildlife Export - Fauna All Alleged Offence Details Offence 1 From Date: 28-NOV-2013 To Date: Category: CP Subcategory: Wildlife Export - Fauna Goods: 5 Rose breasted cockatoos (galahs) Quantity: 5 Unit of Measure: Items Act: EPBC Act 1999 Section: 303DD(1) - Export of Regulated native specimens Regulation: Regulation No: Schedule: Regulation Item No: Offence Type: Item No: Place: Richmond State: New South Wales

RFI Checks Entity: PER s47F Indonesia Date: 29-NOV-2013 Information Source: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Status: Complete s47E(d)

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Attachment: Date: Information Source: Department of Environment Status: Waiting Result: any permits to export?? Attachment:

Case Notes Note 12 Occurance Rescind Seizure Notice S124101 issued to SECPOL RAAF Richmond Note Due to a Seizure Notice S90703 being issued by s47F tO s47F s47F in person in Darwin on 28 November 2013 the Seizure Notice S124101 issued to SECPOL at RAAF Richmond 547F is considered superfluous and should be rescinded. Outcome Seizure Notice S124101 rescinded Note 11 Occurance Confirmation that no export permits issued for the birds Note 1450 hrs 3 December 2013..47F SEWPaC rang to advise that no export permtis had been issued to s47F ro s47G(1)(a) for the export of birds from Australia. Outcome For reference on file Note 10 Occurance Contacted .47F Note 3 December (0900) Contacted s47F to follow up the s47G(1)(a)

s47F is willing to house the birds for 30 days pending a decision on their permanent housing. I advised s47F is not to sell, trade or otherwise deal with the birds. Outcome s47E(d) Note 9 Occurance Contacted 547F SEWPaC re: permits Note 3 December 2013. Message left for s47F to ring me to confirm that no export permits had been issued to s47F or s47G(1)(a) (as requested frmo s47F SEWPaC at 11.10 am on 28 November 2013.) Outcome Await confirmation that no export permits issued by SEWPaC for the birds. Note 8 Occurance Addendum to occurrences 1 to 7 Note Please note: Case Notes for Items 1 to 7 below occurred on Thursday 28 November 2013 Outcome Correction/clarification of record Note 7 Occurance Banding of 5 galahs and 2 Indian ringneck parrots Note Arranged for s47F of s47G(1)(a) to attach identification bands to 7 seized birds for identification and evidentiary purposes. s47F attached the following ID bands to the birds: Black 80AAS aust P - Yellow Indian Ringneck parrot; Black 79AA5 aust P - Green lacewing Indian Ringneck parrot; Green 78 AAS aust S - Juvenile Galah (pink/grey head); Green 79 AAS aust S - Mature galah; Green 80 AAS aust S - Mature galah; Green 77 AAS aust S - Juvenile galah (light pink/ grey head); Green 76 AAS aust S - Juvenile galah (light pink head). Birds were then transferred into 3 separate cages being mature galahs (x2), juvenile galahs (x3) and Indian ringnecks (x2). Outcome Identification of birds for evidentiary purposes.

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Note 6 Occurance Confirmed Indian ringnecks are not subject to EPBC Act Note Ringneck parrots (Psittacula kremeri), along with budgerigars, cockatiels and peach faced lovebirds are excluded from CITES Appendices and are therefore not considered to be a CITES specimen subject to export offences under S 303CC of the EPBC Act. Outcome No offence committed under the EPBC Act for the attempted export of the ringneck parrots. Note 5 Occurance Contact SEWPaC re: temporary housing of birds

Note Rang SEWPaC and spoke to s47F . Discussed the need to temporarily house the 7 live birds. A decision was made by SEWPaC to allow s47F from s47G(1)(a) to temporarily house the birds pending the formal seizure period and a decision on their long term fate. Outcome 5 galahs and 2 Indian Ringnecks to be temporarily housed at s47G(1 )(a) Note 4 Occurance Interview s47F Note Attend property of s47F in s47G(1)(a) after info provide dby s47F that they may be the source of the Indian ringnecks, s47F statted that whilst they sell birds from their prpoerty they do not deal with Ringnecks and did not sell any birds to anyone of Indonesian extraction. Outcome Eliminated s47F as supplier of Indian ring necks Note 3 Occurance Attend s47G(1)(a) Note Interviewed s47F and s47F regarding the pruchase of 5 galahs and 2 Indian Ringneck parrots intercepted by ACBPS. s47F advised that s47F had attend s47F shop on or about 24 or 25 November and again on Wednesday 27 November. s47F had purchased the 5 galahs, 4 transport cages, medication and bird seed on 27 November. s47E(d)

Note 2 Occurance Issue Notice of Seizure Note Notice of Seizure S124101 issued for 5 pink and grey cockatoos (galahs) and 2 Indiain Rinigneck parrots. Handed to s47F (RAAF SECPOL) Outcome Birds seized Note 1 Occurance Attend RAAF Base Richmond

Note s47F attended RAAF BAse Richmond and met with CO s47F and IR ,44,F CFCPC)—s47F1 Photographed 3 transport cages (2 large, 1 small) found to contain 5 galahs (Rose Breasted cockatoos) and 2 Indian Ringneck parrots. Photos sent to s47F by email for use during ROI. Outcome Took possession of birds and exhibits.

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Case Full Record Report

No: CSE002918 I State: NT I Started: 29-NOV-2013 I s47F - Attempt Expo..,

Basic Details Case Number: CSE002918 State: Northern Territory Title: s47F - Attempt Export Native Wildlife Operation Name: Source: 1. REF020536 File Reference: 2013/039839-01 Start Date: 29-NOV-2013 Public Interest Review Reqd: No Finalised Date: Case Officer: s47F Case Manager: s47F Prioritisation Outcome: 3 Complexity: Medium Synopsis: Information received from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on the 27N0V2013 advising Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) that,s47F from the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) Base at Richmond's Security Police Department had provided information to AFP that either the visiting Indonesian or Singaporean aircrew had just purchased five galahs and will try and smuggle them onto a military flight shortly. At the time of the information being provided to ACBPS no flight details for the two suspected aircrews had been identified and it was still unconfirmed which aircrew may be involved.

s47F had not been able to contact Customs or AQIS this afternoon and decided to contact AFP AOCC requesting assistance in this matter. Research conducted has identified s47F who arrived on 270CT2013 on GA712 and s47F

of s47F as of potential interest. Third Party: Yes Guards at the RAAF Richmond Base had recieved further information indicating the POI's involved will be returning to the RAAF Base in a vehicle being a s47F RTA checks indicate this vehicle being a Nissan Nivara owned by s47F

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Guards at the RAAF Richmond Base front gate have been requested to stop the vehicle and question the occupants when they return. Background:

Entities of Interest

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Persons and Organisations: 1. PER EMORSEMMISEMMEMM, Indonesia

Other Entities:

POCA Information

Goods Goods Description: Five (5) x Rose Breasted Cockatoos Value Declared: Goods Origin: Australia Port of Loading: Richmond RAAF Base NSW Transport Method: Crew Consignee Name: Consignee Address: Consignor Name: Consignor Address: Indonesia Modus Operandi:

Primary Alleged Offence Category: CP Subcategory: Wildlife Export - Fauna All Alleged Offence Details Offence 1 From Date: 28-NOV-2013 To Date: Category: CP Subcategory: Wildlife Export - Fauna Goods: Rose Breasted Cockatoos Quantity: 5 Unit of Measure: Other Act: EPBC Act 1999 Section: 303DD(1) - Export of Regulated native specimens Regulation: Regulation No: Schedule: Regulation Item No: Offence Type: Item No: Place: Richmond State: Northern Territory

RFI Checks Entity: PERE: _ Indonesia Date: 29-NOV-2013 Information Source: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Status: Complete

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Attachment: Date: Information Source: Department of Environment Status: Waiting Result: any permits to export?? Attachment:

Case Notes Note 12 Occurance 5 Galahs and 2 Indian Ring Necks

Note s47F from Investigations NSW making arrangements to rehome the birds. s47 had also issued a seizure notice to the Richmond RAAF I3Sse but would rescind the notice. Enquires still be conducted regarding the export permit. Outcome Note 11 Occurance Seizure Notice Note Copy of seizure notice sent to Dept Environment, Wildlife Trade Compliance section in Canberra for storage. Outcome Note 10 Occurance Warning Letter and Seizure Notice Note Attended at the Darwin RAAF Base on 29 November 2013 and collected the two parrots from Park Ranger s47F . Issued a warning letter and seizure notice to s47F for the 5 galahs. s47 verbally surrendered the parrots to ACBPS. s47F verbally surrendered his parrots to the ACBPS. Outcome The parrots were taken to National Parks NT and placed in the care of Senior Rangers47F to be re-homed. Note 9 Occurance Indian Ring Neck Parrots Note The two indian Ring Neck Parrots located in the Herc were handed over to National Parks NT at the Darwin RAAF Base by Enforcement Officers on a B390.s47F contacted National Parks NT to discuss if their legislation allowed them to seize the Indian Ring Neck Parrots and they stated they couldn't. I advised we didn't have legal right to hold and birds and if they could bring them to the Darwin RAAF Base on the morning of 29 Nov 2013 to return to the owner. Outcome Birds can't be seized and would need to be returned to owner. Would ask the owner to surrender the Parrots to ACBPS. Note 8 Occurance Second ROI Note Attended at the accommodation of s47F and he agreed to participate in an ROI. s47F Commanding officer, s47F , was to be s47F interview friend. ROI conducted at Customs House Darwin. During ROI s47F made admissions in regards to purchasing the parrots from a private seller and s47 intended to take them to Indonesia for a pet. $47 stated he F didn't believe s47 was an exporter as s47 was ofily taking two birds. Outcome Discussion with CDPP and s47F Indian Ring Neck Parrots not a regulated Native Species and no permit required to export. Due to the fact the birds were 'declared' to the sSecPol officers at the Richmond RAAF Base gates and the fact they had no authority to seize the birds it was decided to issue s47F with a Warning letter and seizure notice for the Galahs. Note 7

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Occurance ROI Note About 1439hrss47F explains the ROI to s47F 1442hrs the ROI commences. Admissions made regarding the purchase of the Galahs and Parrots plus admissions about intending to export them to Indonesia. During the interview the EEC Officer interupts to show correspondence on the phone where s47F had tried to buy Galahs and snakes from private sellers on Gumtree. s47F stated the snake seller had asked s47F if s47 had a permit and he stated s47F didn't, the seller refused to gell to s47F . Also during the interview a futher two parrots were located. s47F stated s47F colleague, s47F , had purchased the parrots. Outcome Discussion with s47F and CDPP regarding the direction of the case and the need for a second ROI with s47F.M.I. Note 6 Occurance s33(a)(iii) arrive Note Arrived Darwin Aiport, met with s47F , the Indonesian Interpreter. Two Enforcement officers were assigned to assist. Arrived at RAAF terminal about 1340hrs. About 1424hrs the s33(a)(iii) enter the RAAF terminal. s47F , through the interpreter, introduces herself. svF asks the group if there is any wildlife on the plane and they answer no. The Commanding officer states they are staying at the s47G(1)(s) They further state there is mainly work equipment on the plane. s47F asks to speak With s47F s47F s47F asks s47F if s47 would participate in an ROT and s47 accepts. The remainird crew leave for their accommodation. Outcome Note 5 Occurance Darwin Airport/Interpreter Note Contact with s47F regarding the arrival of the flight, was originally told it was a Singaporean aircraft but it was later confirmed at an Indonesian aircraft. Flight arrival time of 1340hrs. Interpreter organised and will meet at the airport at 1pm. Outcome Note 4 Occurance Photos Note s47F attended the Richmond RAAF base and took photos of the birds and cages. Only three cages were seized, one missing. Photos emailed and printed for ROT. Outcome Note 3 Occurance Contact with s470(1)(a) Note Phoneds47F from the s470(1)(a) s47 stated s47F sold five (5) Galahs to two s47F stated s47 had told them they needed permits to export. s47F also stated s47 had given them two (2) transit cages and about an hour Igter they returned and purchased two smaller transit cages. s47 stated they paid $465 in total for the birds. The two s47F hdd also visited the park a week before making the purchase. Outcome s47F from Investigations NSW to attend and obtain a statement. Note 2 Occurance Contact with Customs Officer s47F Note Phoned s47F regarding what took place at the RAAF Base.Bas4 7F compiling interview questions and arranging an interpreter. s47F briefed. Outcome

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Note 1 Occurance Verbal Referral Note About 0830hrs on 28 November 2013 phone call received from NSW Investigations Director s47F stating Galahs and Parrots were seized from an Indonesian Defence membe at the Richmond RAAF Base NSW. Email with further details to follow. Outcome

Review

Actual Costs Resource/Activity Cost 1 Staff Resource Case Manager Hours 2 Days 0 OT Hours 0 OT Days 0 Comment Resource/Activity Cost 2 Staff Resource Case Officer Hours 30 Days 0 OT Hours 0 OT Days 0 Comment Resource/Activity Cost 3 Staff Resource Customs Investigator Hours 9 Days 0 OT Hours 0 OT Days 0 Comment Total Resource Cost $ 1558 Supplier Costs 1 s47G(1)(a)

Budget Costs Resource/Activity Cost 1 Staff Resource Case Manager Hours 0 Days 0 OT Hours 0 OT Days 0 Comment Resource/Activity Cost 2 Staff Resource Case Officer Hours 0 Days 0 OT Hours 0 OT Days 0 Comment Resource/Activity Cost 3 Staff Resource Customs Investigator

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Hours 0 Days 0 OT Hours 0 OT Days 0 Comment Total Resource Cost $ 0 Supplier Costs 1 s47G(1)(a)

Finalisation Case Outcome Reason Reason Details Finalised Date Finalisation Check List Check List

Attachments Attachment 1 Attachment:

DLM For-Official-Use-Only .msp Description: Attachment 2

Attachment: Li I I f

131128 Enforcement Richmond RAAF Wildlife DLMFor-Official- Use-Only.msg Description: Attachment 3 Attachment:

131128 Airport - Crew list Official-Use-Only.msq Description: Attachment 4 Attachment: :;;

131128 Airport - Indonesian Aircrew - Australian Wildlife SECUNCLASSIFIED.msq Description: Attachment 5 Attachment: la Pl. d l I

s47E(d) Description: Attachment 6 Attachment: • 4 4

131128 Crew list Richmond RAAF Wildlife DLMFor-Official-Use- Only SECUNCLASSIFIED.msq Description:

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Attachment 7 Attachment:

131128 Crew List Richmond RAAF Wildlife DLMFor-Official-Use- Only SECUNCLASSIFIED.msg Description: Attachment 8

Attachment: f a

131128 Enforcement DFAT contact DLMFor-Official-Use- Only.msg Description: Attachment 9 Attachment:

131128 Flight overnight in Darwin Indonesian flight SECUNCLASSIFIED.msq Description: Attachment 10 Attachment:

131128 Impeninq arrival Richmond RAAF Wildlife SECUNCLASSIFIED.MSg Description: Attachment 11 Attachment: IL:11 131128 Intel - smuggling of galahs.msg Description: Attachment 12 Attachment:

131128 Interpreter. msg Description: Attachment 13 Attachment:

131128 Invest Statement gathering.msg Description: Attachment 14

Attachment: I i.

i 131128 IR Number Richmond detection Galahs - IR 19032011 SECPROTECTED.msg Description: Attachment 15 Attachment: •• -iil1 Ilio ol

131128 Richmond RAAF Wildlife DLMFor-Official-Use-Only.msg Description: Attachment 16 Attachment: ;t:;

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131128 Storage of birds Richmond detection Galahs - IR 19032011 SECPROTECTED.msa Description: Attachment 17

Attachment: ilff !did- - 131129 CDPP advice.msg Description: Attachment 18 Attachment: M

131129 NIS report 19032011 SECPROTECTED DLMSensitive.msg Description: Attachment 19 Attachment:

131129 SECPOL Richmond RAAF Wildlife SECUNCLASSIFIED.msq Description: Attachment 20 Attachment: Ilill I

131129 WA assistance 1.msq Description: Attachment 21 Attachment:

131129 WA assistance 2.msg Description: Attachment 22 Attachment:

131129 warning Letter - sa7F DLMSensitive. MSC] Description: Attachment 23 Attachment: ala

131129 Warning Letter.msa Description: Attachment 24 Attachment: nil

131129 Wild life smuggling Richmond RAAF Wildlife SECUNCLASSIFIED.msg Description: Attachment 25 Attachment:

131202 National parks - Indian Ring Neck Parrots SECUNCLASSIFIED.mig Description: Attachment 26 Attachment:

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_1 131203 Interpreter Invoice 1 Logged Accounts Payable Invoice Ref 1544453 SECUNCLASSIFIED.msg Description: Attachment 27 Attachment:

131203 Interpreter Invoice Logged Accounts Payable Invoice - Ref 1544453 SECUNCLASSIFIED.msq Description: Attachment 28 Attachment: °

131206 NIS.docx Description: Attachment 29 Attachment:

CEEU Tasking Form .doc Description: Attachment 30 Attachment:

DFAT contact DLM For-Official-Use-Only .msq Description: Attachment 31 Attachment: 031. 1

Document in H Contacts 101104 Investigation Contact List updated 2010 doc SEC UNCLASSIFIED .msg Description: Attachment 32 Attachment:

FW Indonesian Aircrew - Australian Wildlife SEC UNCLASSIFIED .msg Description: Attachment 33 Attachment:

FW IR 19032011 SEC PROTECTED .msg Description: Attachment 34 Attachment:

FW Richmond detection Galahs - IR 19032011 SEC PROTECTED .msg Description: Attachment 35 Attachment:

FW Richmond RAAF Wildlife SEC UNCLASSIFIED .msq Description:

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Attachment 36 Attachment: 1;4

Indonesian fliaht SEC UNCLASSIFIED .msa Description: Attachment 37 Attachment: I

Questions DLM Sensitive .MSCI Description: Attachment 38

Attachment: -111171111- 4 4

RE Indonesian flight SEC UNCLASSIFIED .msg Description: Attachment 39 Attachment:

RE Richmond RAAF Wildlife DLM For-Official-Use-Only SEC UNCLASSIFIED .msq Description:

Record Status Response Id: 210067 Group: NT Status: Plan and Investigate Created By: s47F Date Created: 29-NOV-2013 Time Created: 16:40 Modified By: s47F Date Modified: 09-DEC-2013 Time Modified: 14:34 External Reference:

s47(d) 9/12/2013 FOI Document #90

From: s47F

To: s47F

Subject: FW: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Date: Thursday, 28 November 2013 10:09:42 AM

From: s47F Sent: Thursdag,F28 November 2013 10:09 AM To: 547F Subject: FVV: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

FYI. s47F As discussed. I have been informed by that the Indonesians are on a flight halfway to Darwin.

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursdq,F28 November 2013 10:02 AM To: s"F Subject: FW: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] s47F

as discussed. I will be receiving a report about what happened this morning and I will pass it on to you. s47F is the s47F (contact numbers below

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2013 9:24 PM To: s47F Cc: CNOC; 547F 1111111i Subject: RE: Richmond RAAF WildFfe [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] s47F , thanks for the comprehensive summary. Cnoc have the contacts with cites permit issuing s47F and can check if these have been applied for in the morning. has been briefed and we will explore appropriate options with invest et al also in the morning. Thanks and regards. s47F

Sent from my Windows Phone

From: s47F Sent: 27/11/2013 20:32 To: s47F

Cc: CNOC; 47F 11=11111.1=111 Subject: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Hello s47F

As discussed this afternoon some background on some information received from SECPOL at Richmond RAAF Base. FOI Document #90

Approximately 1515 I received a phone call from"IF (Air Force Security) at Richmond RAAF Base.r stated that they had received some information regarding persons attempting to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via Richmond RAAF Base. The information came from the owners of a bird farm 6471" minutes drive from RAAF Richmond. The persons bought 5 galahs along with 2 cages from this bird farm at approximately 1430 hours today . The persons were described as being"" s47F s47F s47F and were driving a S47F owned by

The name given by one of the persons was 547F 847F is an Indonesian national who flew into the country on 270CT2013. r gave mobile number s47F as a contact. Subsequent to this the persons returned to the farm approximately 1 hour later to purchase 2 more cages for the birds. The contact at the bird farm is

I contacted.' to see if U had any more information in relation to this. "advised that the persons purchasing the birds said they had a plane leaving Richmond RAAF Base - NFD. They also asked questions about clipping the birds wings and wrapping them in plastic. The owner of the shop advised them of the requirements to export these birds.

Information was then received from SECPOL that s47F is part of an Indonesian delegation tasked with taking back to Indonesia the C130 Hercules aircraft that have been purchased by the Indonesian government. The first of these aircraft are due to leave Richmond RAAF base on Friday 29 Nov 2013 at 0900. To the best of my knowledge the plane will be going via Darwin. I am not sure if it will be overnighting Darwin or just refuelling and continuing on to Indonesia. These details will be confirmed in the morning. I am unsure if s47F is a crew member or part of a delegation overseeing the movement of these planes to Indonesia . I will be able to access the paperwork in relation to this delegation in the morning sometime.

A couple of things:

There is the possibility that "" is exporting these birds through the correct channels.

If not I need some advice in relation to how to go about this given the potentially sensitive nature of this. Subsequent to advice from Canberra I will be briefing Investigations in Sydney in the morning in relation to this matter.

I am not sure of the numbers of crew/passengers travelling on this flight. s47E(d)

s47E(d)

NIS report 19032011. FOI Document #90

Regards

s47F s47F I Enforcement Operations I Richmond RAAF Base I Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Phone: s47F I Fax: 02 4578 2662 I Mob:s4w I Email: s47F customs,gov.au Page 1 of 3 FOI Document #91

Referral Full Record Report

No: REF020532 I State: NSW I Received: 29-NOV-2013 I Title: s47F -Export Live Wil... I Status: Closed

Details Referral Number: REF020532 State: New South Wales Title: s47F -Export Live Wildlife File Reference: Received Date: 29-NOV-2013 Assessment Officer: s47F Due Date: 04-DEC-2013 Synopsis: As discussed this afternoon some background on some information received from SECPOL at Richmond RAAF Base.

Approximately 1515 I received a phone call from s47F (Air Force Security) at Richmond RAAF Base. s47F stated that they had received some information regarding persons attempting to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via Richmond RAAF Base. The information came from the owners of a Mir ism drive from RAAF Richmond. The persons bought 5 galahs along with 2 cages from this s470(1)(a) at approximately 1430 hours today . The persons were described as being s47F and were driving a s47F s47F owned by s47F . The name given by one of the persons was s47F s47F is an Indonesian national who flew into the country on 270CT2013. s47 gave mobile number s47F as a contact. Subsequent to this the persons returned to the farm approximately 1 hour later to purchase 2 more cages for the birds. The contact at the s476(1)(a) I S s47F

I contacted s47F to see if s47 had any more information in relation to this. s47 advises that the persons purchasing the birds said they ['lad a plane leaving Richmond RAAF Base - NFD. They also asked questions about clipping the birds wings and wrapping them in plastic. The owner of the shop advised them of the requirements to export these birds. Source: Enforcement Other Source:

Source Contact Details: s47F I s47F Enforcement Operations I Richmond RAAF Base I Australian Customs and Border

Protection Service Phone :s47F I Fax: timma I

Mob: s47F I Email :s47F @customs.gov.au NIS Report Numbers: 19032011 POCA Implications: No AFP Notified: NA

Goods Details Goods Description: 5 galahs Consignee Name: Consignee Address: Consignor Name: Consignor Address: Transport Details 1 Transport Reference Flight No Transport Identifier A1330

Entities of Interest

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Entity Information: Persons and Organisations: 1. PER s47F Indonesia Other Entities:

Alleged Offences Primary Offence From Date: 28-NOV-2013 To Date: Category: CP Subcategory: Wildlife Export - Fauna

RFI Checks Entity: PER s47F Indonesia Date: 29-NOV-2013 Information Source: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Status: Complete s47E(d)

Attachment: Date: Information Source: Department of Environment Status: Waiting Result: any permits to export?? Attachment:

Referral Prioritisation s‘tE(ci)

Finalisation Resource Considerations: 1. Staff Levels (available trained Case Officers, case loadings, cases on hand) 2. Likely Outcome/Penalty (deterrent benefits, duty recovered etc.) Referral Manager: s47F POCA Confirmation: POCA Comment: Decision: Accept as a Case Reason: Accepted as a case given the sensitivities surrounding the event.

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Case Record: CSE002919, s47F -Export Live Wildlife Finalised Date: 02-DEC-2013

Referral Closure Hours Spent on Referral: 2 Closure Notes: Line area notified Closed Date: 02-DEC-2013

Referral Notes

Attachments Attachment 1 Attachment:

FW Richmond RAAF Wildlife SECUNCLASSIFIED.mso Description: EMAILS

Record Status Response Id: 209900 Group: All States Status: Closed Created By: s47E(d) Date Created: 29-NOV-2013 Time Created: 09:56 Modified By: s47E(d) Date Modified: 02-DEC-2013 Time Modified: 09:39 External Reference:

14:39, 09-DEC-2013

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Referral Full Record Report

No: REF020536 I State: NT I Received: 29-NOV-2013 I Title: s47F Status: Closed

Details Referral Number: REF020536 State: Northern Territory Title: s47F File Reference: Received Date: 29-N OV-2013 Assessment Officer: s47F Due Date: 04-DEC-2013 Synopsis: Information received from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on the 27NOV2013 advising Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) that,s47F from the Royal Australian Airforce (RAAF) Base at Richmond's Security Police Department had provided information to AFP that either the visiting Indonesian or Singaporean aircrew had just purchased five galahs and will try and smuggle them onto a military flight shortly. At the time of the information being provided to ACBPS no flight details for the two suspected aircrews had been identified and it was still unconfirmed which aircrew may be involved.

s47F had not been able to contact Customs or AQIS this afternoon and decided to contact AFP AOCC requesting assistance in this matter. Research conducted has identified s47F who arrived on 270CT2013 on GA712 and s47F

Of s47F as of potential interest. Third Party: Yes Guards at the RAAF Richmond Base had recieved further information indicating the POI's involved will be returning to the RAAF Base in a

vehicle being a s47F 547F s47E( d)

s47F Of s47F

Guards at the RAAF Richmond Base front gate have been requested to stop the vehicle and question the occupants when they return. Source: Other Other Source:

Source Contact Details: s47F — s47F Richmond RAAF Base NIS Report Numbers: 19032011 POCA Implications: No AFP Notified: No

Goods Details Goods Description: Five (5) x Rose Breasted Cockatoos

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Consignee Name: Consignee Address: Consignor Name: Consignor Address:

Entities of Interest Entity Information: Persons and Organisations: 1. PER s47F Indonesia Other Entities:

Alleged Offences Primary Offence From Date: 28-NOV-2013 To Date: Category: CP Subcategory: Wildlife Export - Fauna

RFI Checks Entity: PERs47F Indonesia Date: 29-NOV-2013 Information Source: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Status: Complete s47E(d)

Attachment: Date: Information Source: Department of Environment Status: Waiting Result: any permits to export?? Attachment:

Referral Prioritisation

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Finalisation Resource Considerations: Referral Manager: s47F POCA Confirmation: POCA Comment: Decision: Accept as a Case Reason: This is a retrospective acceptance of this case as events on thr ground overtook the normal processes however as detailed above acceptance and further investigation was justified under the circumstances Case Record: C5E002918, s47F - Attempt Export Native Wildlife Finalised Date: 29-NOV-2013

Referral Closure Hours Spent on Referral: 1 Closure Notes: Accepted as a case and assigned to s47F Closed Date: 02-DEC-2013

Referral Notes Note 1: Referred to Investigations NT due to POI leaving Richmond before Customs could respond.

Attachments

Record Status Response Id: 210058 Group: All States Status: Closed Created By: s47E(d) Date Created: 29-NOV-2013 Time Created: 15:58 Modified By: s47E(d) Date Modified: 02-DEC-2013 Time Modified: 11:09 External Reference:

14:41, 09-DEC-2013

wem 9/12/2013 FOI Document #93

IkS: • Australian Government ' Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

s47F Reply to the Customs House PO Box 210 21 Lindsay Street Darwin NT 0801 Darwin NT 0800

Ph: s47F

29 November 2013 s47F Cl- Richmond RAAF Base Richmond NSW 2753

Dear s47F

On 28 November 2013 you attended Richmond RAAF Base in Richmond NSW, with five (5) Galahs that you intended to export to Indonesia.

Galahs are Regulated Native Specimens under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and they have now been seized under s444A of that Act.

It is prohibited to export Galahs, without a permit, under section 303DD of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The offence carries penalties of imprisonment for 10 years or 1,000 penalty units, or both.

You are strongly advised that should you wish to export flora or fauna from Australia in the future you should firstly contact the Department of the Environment to obtain a permit.

The Australian Customs and Border Protection Service has fully investigated this matter and decided that unless further information comes to hand, it will not take the matter further. However if similar circumstances arise again you are warned that you may be prosecuted.

If you have any further enquiries please contacts47F , Investigations Branch NT Ons47F

Yours sincerely

s47F

Supervisor Investigations NT Australian Customs and Border Protection Service

FOI DocumInt #§14-

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Friday, 29 November 2013 12:27 PM To: s47F Subject: Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Hi 47

A brief sequence of events in relation to wildlife smuggling ex Richmond RAAF Base.

• Received a call from SECPOL approximately 1515hrs 27.11.13 regarding the possibility of persons attempting to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via RAAF Richmond. Also had a message to call Base Command re same. Information received indicated the persons purchased 5 galahs from a Bird Farm s74G minutes drive from Richmond RAAF. (1) (a)

s47F • Persons were described as driving a s47F . Contact at the bird farm was a . I contactecs47F approximately 1545 to see if 47 had any more information. As I was talking to advised the persons had just returned and purchased two more cages. The name given by the person WaSs47F . This information was also being passed onto SECPOL by s47F-

• Approximately 1600 received a call from 1s47F regarding this matter. I called back and had s47' complete some checks on s47F s47(d)

• Approximately 1615 received a call from SECPOL advising thatsvF was part of an Indonesian air crew tasked with taking back to Indonesia a C130 Hercules that the Australian government had given to Indonesia.

• Base Command advised that this aircraft was due to leave Richmond RAAF Base at 0900hrs on Friday the 29th of November for Darwin.

• I then contacted CNOC and advised of situation.

• Advice was sent to gatehouse that vehicle47F was to be stopped at the front gate and SECPOL and Customs to be notified immediately.

• Email sent to CNOC and [s47F -711MMIlladvising of situation at 2033hrs 27.11.13

• Approximately 0855 28.11.13 I received a call from Base Command that the Indonesian crew had come onto the base and that 7 birds had been taken from 1 Indonesian crew members47F

• SECPOL advised that the crew came through in 3 groups. The first group came through at 0730 hours. They were escorted to the SECPOL building and asked if they were carrying any native Australian Wildlife. They all said no. The second group came through at approximately 0800. This group included P01 s47F SECPOL asked if the group were carrying any native Australian wildlife. After some discussion in Indonesian a senior member of the group pointed OUts4" s47F then left the office and returned with 2 duffle bags. Inside 1 bag were 2 cages containing 5 galahs. Inside the other bag was a smaller enclosed cage containing 2 yellow ringnecks (parrots). SECPOL took possession of the birds

• I attended SECPOL office with DOA officer s47F approximately 0920hrs. I sighted the birds and had a conversation with SECPOL officers regarding the birds. I was liaising with s47F regarding this matter at this time.

• I then received a phone call from soF from Investigations regarding this matter. Discussions withs47F regarding who will take possession of the birds. 1 FOI Document #94

• attended Richmond RAAF Base approximately 1200hrs 28.11.13. They had conversations with both myself and SECPOL. Investigations took possession of the birds.

• I was asked to provide seek some information in relation tc111.1111 rank by:6111.1111. This was sent through at 1306hrs.

That's about it. Give me a call if any questions.

Regards

2 FOI Docurne1 #95

s47F

From: s47F Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 10:14 AM To: s47F Cc: s47F Subject: FW: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [DLM-For Official Use Only]

s47F

FYI as discussed. mow_ s47F I Investigations Branch I Australian Customs and Border Protection Service I F: 02 6279 3405 I m: s47F ) E: 547F ;@customs.gov.au

From:______Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 10:12 AM To: s47F

CC: s47F Subject: RE: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [-IDL-M -For-Gfkia4-61.se-Oniy] s47F

As discussed I have just been informed by s47F that the aircraft has departed Richmond for Darwin and s47F is aboard but the birds are in ACBPS custody. Can you please briefs47F in Darwin and have s47F interview s47F Ind take appropriate action as we would usually do? It would be prudent for "s4.7 to line up an interpreter. s47F s47F I Investigations Branch I Australian Customs and Border Protection Service P-s47F : s47F • ...hwoddia. F: 02 6279 3405 I m:s47F I E a,CUStOMS.a0V.aU

From: Sent: Thursday, 28 November 2013 9:54 AM To: .111111111111r

Subject: RE: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED] s47F

Could you please info the .s47F 3t Richmond that we should respond at Richmond and deal with the matter as per our normal operations.s47F will inform his staff like wise and they will contact the s47F to respond accordingly.

Thanks s47F s47F I Enforcement Operations Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Customs House, 5 Constitution Ave, Canberra City ACT 2601 P: - F: (02) 6279 3405 I M: s47F girm■-.P.-gripcustoms.gov.au FOI Document #95

From: 21111111.11111111111.11 Sent: Wednesday, 27 November 2013 10:04 PM To: Subject: FW: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

547F , pls find below the full set of info as discussed this afternoon. Regarc15547F

Sent from my Windows Phone

From: Sent: 27/11/2013 21:23 To:a1111.11111. Cc: Subject: RE: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

547F thanks for the comprehensive summary. Cnoc have the contacts with cites permit issuing and can check if these have been applied for in the morning.s47F has been briefed and we will explore appropriate options with invest et al also in the morning. Thanks and regards.

Sent from my Windows Phone

From: Sent: 27/11/2013 20:32 To: g9111111111 . Cc: CNOC. Subject: Richmond RAAF Wildlife [SEC=UNCLASSIFI ED]

Hello 547F

As discussed this afternoon some background on some information received from SECPOL at Richmond RAAF Base.

Approximately 1515 I received a phone call froms47F (Air Force Security) at Richmond RAAF Base. sF47 stated that they had received some information regarding persons attempting to smuggle native wildlife out of Australia via Richmond RAAF Base. The information came from the owners of a bird farm 547G(1)(a) 111111111111k. / minutes drive from RAAF Richmond. The persons bought 5 galahs along with 2 cages from this bird farm at approximately 1430 hours today. The persons were described as beings47F and were driving owned by s47F 1,11111r s47F imp The name given by one of the persons was 7F is an Indonesian national who flew into the country on 270CT2013. ‘47F gave mobile numbers' as a contact. Subsequent to this the persons returned to the farm approximately 1 hour later to purchase 2 more cages for the birds. The contact at the bird farm iS547F

I contacted 647F i to see ifs475had any more information in relation to this. S47F advised that the persons purchasing the birds said they had a plane leaving Richmond RAAF Base - NFD. They also asked questions about clipping the birds wings and wrapping them in plastic. The owner of the shop advised them of the requirements to export these birds.

Information was then received from SECPOL that s47F is part of an Indonesian delegation tasked with taking back to Indonesia the C130 Hercules aircraft that have been purchased by the Indonesian government. The first of these aircraft are due to leave Richmond RAAF base on Friday 29 Nov 2013 at 0900. To the best of my knowledge the plane will be going via Darwin. I am not sure if it will be overnighting Darwin or just refuelling and continuing on to Indonesia. These details will be confirmed in the morning. I am unsure if s47F is a crew member or part of a delegation overseeing the movement of these planes to Indonesia . I will be able to access the paperwork in relation to this delegation in the morning sometime.

A couple of things:

2 FOI Document #95

There is the possibility that s47F is exporting these birds through the correct channels.

If not I need some advice in relation to how to go about this given the potentially sensitive nature of this. Subsequent to advice from Canberra I will be briefing Investigations in Sydney in the morning in relation to this matter.

I am not sure of the numbers of crew/passengers travelling on this flight. s47E(d)

s47E(d)

NIS report 19032011.

Regards

s47F I s47F I Enforcement Operations I Richmond RAAF Base I Australian Customs and Border Protection Service Phone: s47F I Fax: 02 4578 2662 I Mob: s47F I Email:.47F @customs.gov.au

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