A Sydney man has been charged over a $70 million methamphetamine bust wherein the drug was discovered hidden inside transport containers disguised as constructing provides.
Police discovered 10 containers carrying 233 kilograms of the substance – labelled structural helps – again in March.
Investigations led to the arrest of an Auburn man, aged 35, whose home officers searched on Thursday.
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Police seized "a big quantity" of proof from the home, together with paperwork and emails, which they allege hyperlink the person to the cargo.
He is because of face Downing Centre Native Courtroom later right this moment.
The utmost penalty for the crime is life imprisonment.
Detective Superintendent Matthew Ciantar stated the bust sends a "very robust message" that Australia will not be a simple goal for criminals.
"Regardless of efforts by legal networks to evade detection, authorities are persevering with to determine and disrupt the syndicates who try to interrupt Australian legislation," he stated.
"The AFP and our companions will proceed to cease these dangerous medicine from reaching the streets and affecting the communities wherein all of us dwell and work."