Australian authorities, including the AFP, have arrested a Brisbane man allegedly responsible for a failed drug smuggling operation involving nearly one ton of cocaine. The drugs, valued at approximately $1 billion, were intended to be smuggled into the country but instead washed up on various beaches across New South Wales throughout 2023 and early 2024. The suspect has been charged with drug trafficking, with the arrest supported by video evidence.
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🚨🇦🇺DRUG KINGPIN NABBED IN "FAILED" $1-BILLION COCAINE IMPORT PLOT Australian authorities have arrested a Brisbane man allegedly the leader of a "failed plot" to import nearly one ton of cocaine into the country. Cocaine has been appearing on shores across Australia - so far,… https://t.co/KXOCZjIViJ
An alleged drug trafficker has been charged after being linked to bricks of cocaine that mysteriously washed up on Australian beaches in 2023 and early 2024. https://t.co/lVRQOZV3YU
Packages of cocaine have been washing up on beaches along Australia’s shoreline for months. Now, the police say they found the man behind the botched shipment. https://t.co/ea8nzTr73h
AFP arrest man allegedly behind failed drug plot that led to cocaine bricks on NSW beaches – video https://t.co/iu2OXVsSv7
Man charged over cocaine bricks washed up on New South Wales beaches https://t.co/EW8gcFR0L6
Man allegedly responsible for cocaine bricks on NSW beaches arrested https://t.co/QsfXkTR2Is