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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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The Australian authorities estimated the value of the seized cocaine at more than 36 billion forints.

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ABC Australia broke the news in Australia on Monday, September 1, 2025.
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