Posted August 27, 2022 at 8:23 am
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-ONE Larger font Increase the font size of the article A+ Four people have been arrested in Australia after more than AUD 155 million ($140 million CAD) worth of illegal drugs were found in a vintage car shipped from Canada. Australia’s New South Wales police say border guards received a tip about a container that had arrived at a port in Sydney from Canada earlier this month. Officers examined the contents – a vintage 1960s Bentley S2 – and discovered a large quantity of methamphetamine hidden behind the headlights. Trending Stories
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After partially disassembling the vehicle, officers found a total of 161 kilograms of methamphetamine and 30 kilograms of cocaine in the vehicle. On Thursday, police arrested three men and one woman, all aged between 22 and 25, charging them with a total of 23 charges, including drug offences. Story continues below ad Several vehicles, 2.2 kilograms of methamphetamine, and more than $1.1 million in cash were also seized. Officers from the Australian National Crime Agency’s Crime Squad, the Australian Border Force, the Australian Federal Police and the RCMP are involved in the ongoing investigation. © 2022 The Canadian Press
