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AFP defends public arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
Filed: May 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: The Australian Federal Police says it has intelligence supporting Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest and rejects criticism of its public nature.
WHO: Australian Federal Police
WHAT: Defends the public nature of Ben Roberts-Smith's arrest and provides intelligence details in response to criticism
WHEN: May 28, 2026 at 5:45 AM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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