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3 Sydney dockworkers charged over massive cocaine shipment
Three dockworkers are accused of smuggling 506 kilograms of cocaine worth $164 million using insider access at Sydney's port, facing potential life sentences if convicted.
- Three Sydney dockworkers were charged over importing 506kg of cocaine worth A$164 million, found hidden in a container from Europe.
- The three men, aged 25, 38 and 42, were arrested by a multi-agency strike team targeting trusted insiders allowing drug smuggling into Australia.
- The 42-year-old man was released on bail, while the others were remanded in custody, and all face potential life sentences if convicted.
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Half a Ton of Cocaine Found Hidden in the Wall of a Container in Sydney, Three Dock Workers Arrested
The Australian authorities estimated the value of the seized cocaine at more than 36 billion forints.
Australia charges three dockworkers for 1,116-pound cocaine import
Three Sydney dockworkers were charged for 1,116-pound cocaine and $330,000 cash seized following a Multi Agency Strike Team investigation into trusted insiders facilitating the importation of illicit drugs.
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Leaning Left12Leaning Right3Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution50% Left
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