22.06.2026 11:22
In a drug operation conducted in Australia, 2.7 tons of narcotics were seized from underground hideouts concealed in shipping containers. Authorities stated that this is the largest single drug seizure in the country's history. As part of the operation, two suspects in their 20s were taken into custody.
The Australian Federal Police conducted a large-scale drug operation in the Londonderry area of New South Wales.
During the operation, underground bunkers camouflaged with shipping containers were discovered at the rear of a property. Searches in the bunkers yielded a total of 2.7 tons of narcotics.
THE LARGEST SEIZURE IN THE COUNTRY'S HISTORY
Authorities stated that the seized drugs constitute the highest amount of narcotics ever confiscated in a single operation in Australia.
Following the operation, an investigation has been launched into the source and distribution network of the drugs.
TWO SUSPECTS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Police announced that two men in their 20s, believed to be connected to the incident, have been taken into custody.
It was reported that the questioning of the suspects is ongoing, while the investigation continues in multiple directions.