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Australian Police Seize $50M in Cocaine From Container at Brisbane
- Authorities in Australia intercepted approximately 253 kilograms of cocaine valued at over $80 million hidden inside a container that arrived in Brisbane towards the end of last month.
- The Australian Border Force received a tip on May 27 about a suspicious container, which led to x-ray screening revealing plastic bags filled with cocaine.
- The cocaine was found unconcealed atop polyethylene plastic, reflecting a known smuggling method involving contaminating ordinary goods with drugs.
- ABF Commander Troy Sokoloff praised the officers as vital to the interdiction, stating it prevented significant community harm and warning criminal syndicates to take heed.
- The Australian Federal Police will investigate the origin of the drugs, urging public assistance while affirming their commitment to detecting and stopping illicit drug importation.
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Tip-off leads to 250kg cocaine seizure
More than $80 million worth of cocaine has been found in a shipping container by Australian Border Force...
·Canberra, Australia
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