Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
Australian police have seized 2.7 metric tons of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers near Sydney, marking the country's largest drug bust to date. Two men have been arrested and face potential life sentences for their involvement in the organized crime operation.
Why it matters
The record-breaking seizure underscores the scale of transnational organized crime and the effectiveness of recent law enforcement efforts in the Pacific region.
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police found 2.7 metric tons (3 tons) of cocaine on a property on Sydney’s outskirts in Australia’s largest-ever seizure of the drug, officials said Monday.
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