Nine charged in Australia over alleged conspiracy to import cocaine and methamphetamine following a 10-month investigation
In a significant development in Australia, nine individuals have been charged in connection with an alleged conspiracy to import substantial quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine. The arrests followed a comprehensive 10-month investigation undertaken by various law enforcement agencies, including the Australian Federal Police, Victoria Police, Australian Border Force, and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. Authorities allege that the drugs were to be collected from a designated drop zone in the Bass Strait using a 'mother ship' and subsequently distributed throughout the country via trucking networks. The investigation gained traction after the suspicious sinking of a commercial trawler in Victoria, which... [Continue Reading]
Nine men charged in connection with alleged drug smuggling plot to import 3.5 tonnes of cocaine into Australia
In a significant law enforcement operation, nine men have been charged in connection with an alleged drug smuggling plot that aimed to import tonnes of cocaine into Australia. The involvement of a sinking trawler near Victoria's waters raised suspicions that eventually led to the arrests. Authorities claim that the syndicate attempted to smuggle as much as 3.5 tonnes of cocaine through Bass Strait, a strategic maritime route. The arrests include eight individuals from Victoria and one from Sydney, reflecting the widespread nature of the operation across multiple jurisdictions in Australia. This operation underscores ongoing concerns about drug trafficking and organized... [Continue Reading]
Drugs and Cash Seized in Summerside Police Bust
On March 27, 2026, a joint operation in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, led by the Prince District Joint Forces Operations and assisted by local police and RCMP services, executed a search warrant at a residence suspected of drug activity. The raid resulted in the seizure of approximately 55 grams of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, and $5,500 in cash. The arrested suspect, a man from the Summerside area, was taken into custody but has since been released pending further investigation. The collaboration between multiple law enforcement agencies underscores the community's efforts to combat drug trafficking and related crimes. This seizure highlights ongoing... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Apr 2026 10:00
