The drugs were removed before the consignment was delivered under police surveillance to a western Sydney logistics facility connected to the man’s company.
"To all Australian investors and businesses here today, I encourage you to take full advantage of the strengthened arbitration landscape in India", said Deputy Consul General of India, Sydney, Nirav Sutaria.
A key highlight of the event was the Hall of Fame ceremony, where Women in Mining India honoured trailblazing teams for their contributions to diversity and inclusion.
Once ingested, the body converts 1,4 Butanediol into GHB, which depresses the nervous system and can cause dangerous side effects, including hallucinations, breathing difficulties, and death.
The event featured 43 finalists and was joined by Senator Penny Wong, who was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award and spoke on the power of diversity as Australia’s greatest strength.
Responding to the planned disruption, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan voiced her frustration on social media platform X, condemning the politicisation of a beloved children’s event.
The program also includes a $36.9 million clean-up blitz across 10 of Melbourne’s busiest freeways, including the Monash, West Gate and Hume corridors.