Man charged for allegedly importing cocaine in wine bottles
A 33-year-old Australian man has been arrested after a flight from Peru to Sydney International Airport for allegedly attempting to import more than $1 million worth of cocaine in wine bottles.
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AUTHORITIES have arrested and charged a 33-year-old Australian man for allegedly attempting to import more than $1 million worth of cocaine on a flight from Peru to Sydney International Airport yesterday.
Australian Border Force officers discovered the illicit drug after examining the man’s suitcase on arrival and finding two 750ml wine bottles, which returned positive results for cocaine
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The Australian Federal Police then attended to arrest the man.
It is estimated the drugs have a gross weight of 3.2kg and have a street value of $1.12m.