Police arrested and charged a 27-year-old woman with receiving stolen goods and money laundering on Saturday 21 May 2011. Her arrest relates to an ongoing investigation into a series of aggravated robberies committed during March and April 2011.

Police will allege some proceeds of the robberies were deposited into a legitimate banking account. The woman will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 20 June 2011.

Detectives from the Organised Crime Investigation Branch are continuing to conduct enquiries into the series of 11 aggravated robberies committed at bottle shops, gaming rooms, pharmacies and other retail outlets throughout the inner metropolitan areas of Adelaide.

A 30-year-old man from Campbelltown has already been arrested and charged with ten counts of aggravated robbery in relation to this crime series and is currently remanded in custody to appear at the Adelaide Magistrates Court in June. Police investigations continue into this crime series. 

“Money laundering is a serious offence, which if proven can result in substantial penalties and forfeiture of criminal proceeds,” Officer in Charge of SAPOL’s Organised Crime Investigation Branch, Detective Superintendant Peter Harvey said.

“This arrest has been brought about by utilising legislation introduced to combat this type of criminality and should act as a warning to those in the community who attempt to legitimise the proceeds of criminal activity.”

Anyone with information in relation to this or any other matter are encouraged to contact BankSA Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.sa.crimestoppers.com.au to report information about this matter. Information can be given anonymously.