Two arrested after methamphetamine found in large metal drill shaft

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2014-08-11

Two people have been charged and five kilograms of methamphetamine seized following a joint Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) investigation.

On 26 July 2014, ACBPS officers at the Melbourne Container Examination Facility examined an Air Cargo consignment originating from Dubai that was described as a shaft drilling machine.

ACBPS officers drilled two holes in the machine parts after an x-ray examination revealed anomalies. A crystalline substance was found which tested positive to methamphetamine and the consignment was referred to the AFP.

AFP members subsequently conducted a controlled delivery of the consignment to a Melbourne address on 6 August, where it was accepted by a 35-year-old Glenroy woman.

On August 7, three search warrants were executed in the northern suburbs of Melbourne resulting in the arrest of the 35-year-old woman, and a 39-year-old Glenroy man who the consignment was addressed to.

ACBPS Regional Commander Victoria, Don Smith said authorities will continue to combat the movement of illicit drugs across borders.

“The outcome of this joint operation with one of our closest law enforcement partners has helped disrupt the flow of illegal narcotics in Melbourne, and potentially across Australia,” Mr Smith said.

AFP Manager Crime Operations Jennifer Hurst said Australian authorities will continue to combat the movement of illicit drugs into Australia.

“This seizure should send a strong warning to criminals that no matter the method of drug concealment, the AFP will continue to disrupt and catch those responsible,” Commander Hurst said.

Both faced court on 8 August, charged with attempting to possess a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug, namely methamphetamine, contrary to subsection 307.5(1) of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth.)

The 39-year-old man was also charged with import a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug, namely methamphetamine, contrary to subsection 307.1(1) of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).

Source: Australian Federal Police

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