Australia Seizes Record Cocaine Shipment, Arrests 13 in Major Bust
Australian police have arrested 13 individuals after seizing 2.3 tons of cocaine worth $494 million, marking the largest cocaine bust in the country’s history.
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In a significant operation off Queensland’s coast, Australian authorities seized 2.3 tons of cocaine valued at $494 million and arrested 13 suspects connected to the Comancheros motorcycle gang. The drugs were transported from an unidentified South American country, with the haul representing the largest cocaine seizure in Australia's history. Those arrested face serious charges of conspiracy to import controlled substances, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The operation highlights Australia’s ongoing challenges with organized crime and drug trafficking.
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