Australia’s federal police say some of the 13 Australians believed to be in Syria with links to Islamic State are expected to face arrest and criminal charges when they return to Australia. AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett says the people involved will be dealt with through the criminal justice system on arrival, with charges depending on the evidence available. The reports describe the statement as a warning that not all returnees will be treated the same way and that those assessed as having links to Islamic State will be subject to enforcement action. Across the three outlets, the central point is that the AFP is preparing to act against a subset of returnees rather than treating all cases uniformly. The coverage does not provide details on the specific offences, timing of returns, or the identities of those concerned, but it consistently attributes the information to the AFP commissioner and links it to the wider effort to pursue individuals associated with Islamic State. The reports are aligned on the number of Australians in Syria and on the expectation of arrest and charges for some returnees.