Investigators allege the shipment, identified in January 2026 as it left Canada, contained a crystalline substance hidden inside jars labelled as pickles.

Breaching Australian sanctions laws can result in penalties of up to 10 years’ jail and significant fines.

Investigators found the woman misused NDIS funds intended for her child with a disability to purchase a residential property.

Authorities have reiterated warnings to travellers about the risks of carrying items on behalf of others, noting those caught importing illicit drugs into Australia face serious criminal penalties.

The warrant forms part of Operation Honeycomb, a multi-agency investigation into suspected large-scale NDIS fraud and associated money laundering.

During the investigation, officers also identified an image posted on one of the man’s social media accounts that allegedly showed a hat bearing a Nazi symbol.

Commissioner Barrett said gatherings such as Iftar provide an opportunity to “shut out the noise of the outside world” and strengthen social bonds during a time when global events are causing distress within communities.

During the search, officers allegedly discovered dozens of vacuum-sealed bags containing a crystallised substance hidden beneath a thin layer of towels inside their luggage.

Police said the man was approached by officers who asked him to provide his personal details and information about the alleged dispute.

Investigators identified roughly 65,000 unique images and videos depicting child abuse, including more than 300 hours of footage.