$645k of cocaine hidden inside children’s books imported to Sydney from Portugal

More than $600,000 worth of cocaine has been found hidden inside children’s books imported to Sydney. A 31-year-old man was arrested in Vaucluse in Sydney’s east, prompting the search of a home.

More than $600,000 worth of cocaine has been found hidden inside children’s books imported to Sydney from Portugal.

The books arrived in two shipments, on May 1 and May 4, police said.

The children's books that were allegedly being used to smuggle cocaine from Portugal to Sydney.

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Australian Border Force officers X-rayed and inspected the shipments and found 1.72kg of cocaine, with an estimated street value of up to $645,000.

How the cocaine was allegedly concealed. Picture: ABF

Two separate consignments containing children’s books arrived into Sydney from Portugal. Picture: ABF

Cocaine was concealed in the children’s book. Picture: ABF

A 31-year-old man was arrested in Vaucluse in Sydney’s east on Friday, prompting the search of a home where electronic items, documents and a small amount of cannabis was seized.

The man will face the Central Local Court today charged with importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug.

He has also been issued with two cannabis cautions.

A man will appear in court today on drug importation charges. Picture: NSW Police

A man will appear in court today on drug importation charges. Picture: NSW Police