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Drug import plot from India lands Sydney man seven years’ in jail

An initial examination revealed 155kg of a compressed white crystalline substance inside plastic packages wrapped in fabric.

18-year-old US traveller charged with allegedly importing 26kg of meth in suitcases

ABF Travel East Commander Rose Cracknell said the volume seized at the border today has stopped hundreds of thousands of individual street deals flooding Sydney’s streets.

Multimillion-Dollar drug stash found hidden in vans on cargo ship

The AFP seized the drugs, which were hidden in the sliding door panels of vehicles that were destined for New South Wales.

Three men charged for alleged drug supply; $10m worth of assets frozen

New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) Drug & Firearms Squad detectives have charged three men for alleged prohibited drug supply under Strike Force Verbena. Strike...

Man charged for alleged 100kg meth import hidden in sandals

"That’s $92 million worth of this insidious drug that won’t end up on our streets."

Rising imports of potent drug ‘Nitazene’ raise concerns in Australia

Public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to drug trafficking.

Australia flooded by North American-produced meth

North American-produced meth, from countries such as Mexico, United States and Canada, made up 16.7 tonnes of the meth seized.

Australian Border Force seizes over half a million dollars worth of ‘Vapes’ in major bust

The crackdown on disposable vapes follows new regulations that came into effect on 1 January 2024, banning the importation of such products

40-year-old man jailed for 15 years over 500kg meth import conspiracy

Across Australia, 27 people on average were admitted to hospital every day in 2021-22 for methamphetamine-related issues.

Perth man charged for allegedly importing heroin concealed internally

Police will allege the man inserted the pellet into his body before boarding his international flight to return home to Australia.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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