Three United Kingdom nationals have been charged after allegedly smuggling 24 kilograms of crystal meth value greater than $28 million into Australia final 12 months.
The trio, all aged of their 50s, have been arrested yesterday in England following joint investigations by police and nationwide crime companies.
It's believed one of many accused who works within the cargo sector accepted a cargo stuffed with methamphetamine, failing to correctly examine it earlier than it was given the all clear to journey to Australia.
A second trio member is claimed to have travelled to the transport centre in Croydon, south London, to pay for the cargo to Australia.
Upon arrival in Australia in July 2021, Australian Border Power (ABF) officers chosen the consignment for examination.
It revealed 24 plastic baggage, every containing one kilo of a crystalline substance.
Subsequent testing confirmed this to be methamphetamine.
The ABF referred the consignment to the Australian Federal Police for additional investigation.
Inquiries into the syndicate in Australia led to the identification of the topics.
The three people have been charged with worrying within the exportation of Class A medicine final evening.
They may seem on the Croydon Magistrates Courtroom in London.