Two men have been charged after police and customs seized more than 20 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $6.3 million.
During an investigation into international drug trafficking that began in September, Australian Border Force inspected a consignment from Spain, in which they discovered 21kg of cocaine concealed in tiles.
Investigators arrested a 35-year-old man at Warrawong and a 30-year-old man at a wrecking yard at Dapto on Friday.
Investigators arrested a 35-year-old man at Warrawong and a 30-year-old man at a wrecking yard at Dapto on Friday
State Crime Command’s drug squad commander, Detective Superintendent Tony Cooke, says despite large seizures of cocaine at the border and beyond, demand remains high.
‘Over the past 12 months, NSW Police Force, with the assistance of our law enforcement partners, have seized tonnes of cocaine destined for the streets of NSW, but organised criminal groups continue to be motivated by an unwavering demand,’ Det Supt Cooke said.
‘According to wastewater analysis in 2016, NSW has almost double the consumption of cocaine, compared to the next highest state, in terms of doses consumed per day – and this is the most important issue to be addressed.’
The two men were refused bail in Wollongong Local Court on Saturday where they appeared on various drug and firearm offences, and are due to reappear at the same court on Wednesday.
Australian Border Force inspected a consignment from Spain, in which they discovered 21kg of cocaine concealed in tiles
The two men have been charged after police and customs seized more than 20 kilograms of cocaine worth an estimated $6.3 million
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