Alleged drug importer Jose Ali fronts Picton Local Court

Police allege the man was involved in importing tins full of cocaine, but officers intercepted the package and were tracking it after it arrived at a southwest Sydney post office.

A man accused of allegedly importing nearly 500g of cocaine after he picked up an international parcel that police were tracking from a Macarthur post office has fronted court.

Jose Ali appeared at Picton Local Court on Wednesday after being charged with intentionally importing prohibited tier one goods, possession of drugs, custody of unlawfully obtained goods, and possession and attempted possession of a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug.

Police allege Mr Ali was involved in importing tins packed with 489.9g of cocaine into Australia.

The court previously heard the shipment arrived at a Harrington Park house on February 3. It is understood it was dispatched to a nearby post office and had been scanned and registered as illegal drugs.

Jose Ali (right) appears at Picton Local Court on April 20, 2022 after being charged with allegedly importing nearly 500g of cocaine. Picture: Annie Lewis

Police allege Mr Ali attended the house to collect the package on the afternoon of February 18, only to find a delivery slip notifying him that it was being held at the post office.

In court on Wednesday, the police prosecutor spoke on behalf of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions and said they were seeking an eight-week adjournment.

The magistrate granted the request and the matter returns to court on June 15.

Mr Ali has not entered any pleas in relation to the matter and remains on bail.