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Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Enormous cocaine haul intercepted
Authorities have intercepted a mammoth haul of cocaine worth an estimated $82m as it was smuggled into Brisbane in a shipping container. The Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police found the 253kg supply after receiving a tip about a suspicious container being imported. After X-raying the container, ABF officers found huge black plastic bags filled with a white substance, which was then tested and returned a positive result for cocaine. The bags were tucked away on top of pallets of polyethylene, a legal product used for packaging. Authorities seized 253kg of cocaine in Brisbane, worth $82m. AFP Credit: Supplied ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said the seizure was made because of vigilance and rapid action from the ABF and AFP. 'I want to commend the highly skilled officers in our supply chain and cargo teams who were vital to the interdiction of this dangerous consignment, thereby preventing significant community harm,' Commander Sokoloff said. 'To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning: the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere. 'Our sophisticated intelligence networks, advanced screening technology and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the community mean that your attempts will be detected, your drugs will be seized, and you will be held to account.' The massive haul of white powder was intercepted in a shipping container. AFP Credit: Supplied The black plastic bags were smuggled on top of pallets of polyethylene. AFP Credit: Supplied AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Adrian Telfer said the AFP warned smuggled that Australia was committed to stopping drugs from crossing our borders. 'The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day,' Det Supt Telfer said. The AFP will investigate who was responsible for smuggling the cocaine, and urged anyone with information on the 'failed plot' to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
Authorities have seized more than 250kg of cocaine being smuggled through Brisbane
Authorities have intercepted a mammoth haul of cocaine worth an estimated $82m as it was smuggled into Brisbane in a shipping container. The Australian Border Force and Australian Federal Police found the 253kg supply after receiving a tip about a suspicious container being imported. After X-raying the container, ABF officers found huge black plastic bags filled with a white substance, which was then tested and returned a positive result for cocaine. The bags were tucked away on top of pallets of polyethylene, a legal product used for packaging. ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said the seizure was made because of vigilance and rapid action from the ABF and AFP. 'I want to commend the highly skilled officers in our supply chain and cargo teams who were vital to the interdiction of this dangerous consignment, thereby preventing significant community harm,' Commander Sokoloff said. 'To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning: the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere. 'Our sophisticated intelligence networks, advanced screening technology and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the community mean that your attempts will be detected, your drugs will be seized, and you will be held to account.' AFP Detective Acting Superintendent Adrian Telfer said the AFP warned smuggled that Australia was committed to stopping drugs from crossing our borders. 'The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day,' Det Supt Telfer said.
West Australian
2 days ago
- West Australian
Tip-off leads to 250kg cocaine seizure
A tip-off has led to more than 250kg of cocaine being discovered in a single shipping container. Five bags wrapped in black plastic were located inside the container carrying the drugs with an estimated street value of more than $80 million. The bust was made after a recent sea cargo screening operation in Brisbane. Australian Border Force x-rayed the container after receiving a tip-off on May 27 with five bags of a white substance found on top of pallets of packing products. The major seizure had prevented significant community harm, ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said "To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning - the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere," he said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. "The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day," AFP Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said. "There are people who will have information that can assist this investigation and we urge them to come forward. "The smallest clue could be all it takes to help police identify those involved in this failed plot."
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Perth Now
Tip-off leads to 250kg cocaine seizure
A tip-off has led to more than 250kg of cocaine being discovered in a single shipping container. Five bags wrapped in black plastic were located inside the container carrying the drugs with an estimated street value of more than $80 million. The bust was made after a recent sea cargo screening operation in Brisbane. Australian Border Force x-rayed the container after receiving a tip-off on May 27 with five bags of a white substance found on top of pallets of packing products. The major seizure had prevented significant community harm, ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said "To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning - the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere," he said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. "The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day," AFP Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said. "There are people who will have information that can assist this investigation and we urge them to come forward. "The smallest clue could be all it takes to help police identify those involved in this failed plot."
The Advertiser
2 days ago
- The Advertiser
Tip-off leads to 250kg cocaine seizure
A tip-off has led to more than 250kg of cocaine being discovered in a single shipping container. Five bags wrapped in black plastic were located inside the container carrying the drugs with an estimated street value of more than $80 million. The bust was made after a recent sea cargo screening operation in Brisbane. Australian Border Force x-rayed the container after receiving a tip-off on May 27 with five bags of a white substance found on top of pallets of packing products. The major seizure had prevented significant community harm, ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said "To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning - the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere," he said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. "The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day," AFP Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said. "There are people who will have information that can assist this investigation and we urge them to come forward. "The smallest clue could be all it takes to help police identify those involved in this failed plot." A tip-off has led to more than 250kg of cocaine being discovered in a single shipping container. Five bags wrapped in black plastic were located inside the container carrying the drugs with an estimated street value of more than $80 million. The bust was made after a recent sea cargo screening operation in Brisbane. Australian Border Force x-rayed the container after receiving a tip-off on May 27 with five bags of a white substance found on top of pallets of packing products. The major seizure had prevented significant community harm, ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said "To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning - the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere," he said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. "The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day," AFP Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said. "There are people who will have information that can assist this investigation and we urge them to come forward. "The smallest clue could be all it takes to help police identify those involved in this failed plot." A tip-off has led to more than 250kg of cocaine being discovered in a single shipping container. Five bags wrapped in black plastic were located inside the container carrying the drugs with an estimated street value of more than $80 million. The bust was made after a recent sea cargo screening operation in Brisbane. Australian Border Force x-rayed the container after receiving a tip-off on May 27 with five bags of a white substance found on top of pallets of packing products. The major seizure had prevented significant community harm, ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said "To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning - the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere," he said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. "The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day," AFP Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said. "There are people who will have information that can assist this investigation and we urge them to come forward. "The smallest clue could be all it takes to help police identify those involved in this failed plot." A tip-off has led to more than 250kg of cocaine being discovered in a single shipping container. Five bags wrapped in black plastic were located inside the container carrying the drugs with an estimated street value of more than $80 million. The bust was made after a recent sea cargo screening operation in Brisbane. Australian Border Force x-rayed the container after receiving a tip-off on May 27 with five bags of a white substance found on top of pallets of packing products. The major seizure had prevented significant community harm, ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff said "To those criminal syndicates who mistakenly believe they can infiltrate our borders with illicit drugs, let this serve as a powerful warning - the ABF, in close collaboration with the AFP, have eyes and ears everywhere," he said. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers. "The people behind these crimes have no regard for the harm and damage that illicit drugs wreak on the Australian community every minute of every day," AFP Detective Superintendent Adrian Telfer said. "There are people who will have information that can assist this investigation and we urge them to come forward. "The smallest clue could be all it takes to help police identify those involved in this failed plot."
