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05 April 2007
Security checkpoints

International Stabilisation Forces (ISF) are conducting security operations in all the districts of Timor-Leste in coordination with the Government of Timor-Leste and The United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) to ensure a secure and safe environment for the conduct of the general elections. ISF current operations have been boosted in the districts to support the election registration and campaign process. This important process is progressing well.

ISF elements have been working closely with the UNPOL, and PNTL to plan and conduct the security arrangements for the presidential elections. ISF security activities in support of the elections’ campaign of all presidential candidates have included vehicle check points, security at campaign rallies and air/vehicle mounted and foot patrols around the campaigning areas.

Operation Astute is the Australian Government's response to a request from the Government of Timor-Leste to assist in restoring peace to their country.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has deployed to Timor-Leste with a mission to assist the Government and the United Nations to bring stability, security and confidence to the Timorese to allow them to resolve their differences democratically and peacefully.

There are approximately 1000 ADF personnel currently serving in Timor-Leste. This force will remain in Timor-Leste continuing to provide a robust response capability to support the Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Police force.

20070403adf8095516_008 Sapper Ian Andrews from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group directs a vehicle into position for searching at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_016 Private Jonathon Owen from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group waits for a vehicle to move into position to conduct a random weapons search at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_023 The Vehicle Search Commander, Corporal Jeffrey Gavidi (centre) from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group directs passengers to a holding location while the vehicle is being searched at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_029 The entry point on one of the roads to Dili at a vehicle check point controlled by members of Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, part of the Anzac Battle Group. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_033 Sapper Ian Andrews from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group inspects a vehicle with a mirror looking for illegal weapons at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_035 The Vehicle Search Commander, Corporal Jeffrey Gavidi (centre) and Sapper Ian Andrews from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group inspects an East Timorese man's identification at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_041 Private Jonathon Owen from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group directs a vehicle into position for searching at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_042 Sapper Ian Andrews from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group inspects a vehicle with a mirror looking for illegal weapons at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_045 Private Jonathon Owen from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group searches a vehicle looking for illegal weapons at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_049 Private David Grady from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group waves a driver through the exit point of the road out of Dili at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_052 The entry point on one of the roads to Dili at a vehicle check point controlled by members of Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, part of the Anzac Battle Group. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_060 Some of the illegal weapons confiscated during a random weapons serach by members of Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_074 Lance Corporal Jason Harrison from 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment attached to Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, as part of the Anzac Battle Group stands in front with Agent Julio da Costa (left) and Agent Rotario Soares from the Timor Leste Police Force (PNTL) and also with Nigerian Assistant Super Intendant of Police, Thankgod Osuagwu at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_084 Private Scott Stacey (2nd right) from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and Private Anthony Robinson (right) from 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment attached to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment as part of the Anzac Battle Group, stands in front with Agent Julio da Costa (left) and Agent Rotario Soares (centre) from the Timor Leste Police Force (PNTL) and also with Nigerian Assistant Super Intendant of Police, Thankgod Osuagwu (2nd left) at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_085 Private Scott Stacey (2nd right) from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and Private Anthony Robinson (right) from 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment attached to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment as part of the Anzac Battle Group, stands in front with Agent Julio da Costa (centre) and Agent Rotario Soares (left) from the Timor Leste Police Force (PNTL) and also with Nigerian Assistant Super Intendant of Police, Thankgod Osuagwu (2nd left) at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res
20070403adf8095516_088 Private Scott Stacey (2nd right) from Townsville-based 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment and Private Anthony Robinson (left) from 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment attached to the 1st Battalion Royal Australian Regiment as part of the Anzac Battle Group, inspects a passing vehicle with Agent Rotario Soares (right) from the Timor Leste Police Force (PNTL) and with Nigerian Assistant Super Intendant of Police, Thankgod Osuagwu (centre) at one of the Vehicle Check Points around Dili. (Date taken: 03 April 2007) Low-Res \| Hi-Res