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Arrests in Australia, Chile after cocaine switch

Arrests in Australia, Chile after cocaine switch

Australian and South American authorities have dismantled a network of drug-runners, after detectives netted two alleged smugglers in a port-side sting.

Alleged prison drug-drop plan foiled after drone crash

Alleged prison drug-drop plan foiled after drone crash

Alleged prison drug-drop plan foiled after drone crash

Alleged prison drug-drop plan foiled after drone crash

Two men have been charged after police found a drone attached to a package containing drugs and other contraband in a creek near a prison.

ABC investigative program found in breach of standards

ABC investigative program found in breach of standards

ABC investigative program found in breach of standards

ABC investigative program found in breach of standards

Two episodes of the ABC's flagship investigative program failed to meet the national broadcaster's editorial standards, an independent review has found.

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Alleged 850kg coke smuggler 'told it was tobacco'

Alleged 850kg coke smuggler 'told it was tobacco'

A young Lithuanian man on trial with four other people for allegedly importing almost a tonne of cocaine says he thought he was trafficking tobacco.

CFMEU delegate charged with dealing drugs at work sites

CFMEU delegate charged with dealing drugs at work sites

Three people, including a CFMEU delegate, have been arrested as part of an investigation into drug trafficking on construction sites.

Man charged after drone drops drugs into big house

Man charged after drone drops drugs into big house

A drone carrying an alleged million-dollar package of drugs and syringes has been intercepted in a prison complex, resulting in charges.

Child abuser jailed over juice bottle meth scheme

Child abuser jailed over juice bottle meth scheme

Canadian police intercepted and replaced 300 kilograms of liquid methamphetamine hidden in juice bottles that were on their way to Australia, a judge has heard.

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Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

Socialite's drug pledge as Geoffrey 'circus' detailed

A magistrate has accepted a socialite is trying to turn her life around after a marriage breakdown led her to meth use.

Alleged Aussie drug kingpin arrested in Lebanon

Alleged Aussie drug kingpin arrested in Lebanon

Alleged Aussie drug kingpin arrested in Lebanon

Alleged Aussie drug kingpin arrested in Lebanon

A 42-year-old Aussie alleged drug baron accused of running a global narco-trafficking operation for several syndicates from Lebanon has been arrested.

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

Drug deaths and hospitalisations 'on the rise'

More than five people a day are dying from drug overdoses in Australia and the trend is rising, fresh data shows.

'No evidence' arrested man knew of major cocaine haul

'No evidence' arrested man knew of major cocaine haul

'No evidence' arrested man knew of major cocaine haul

'No evidence' arrested man knew of major cocaine haul

A man allegedly involved in Australia's largest ever cocaine haul has been released to house arrest after a judge dismissed concerns he would flee overseas.

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

No bail as grenades, guns found in suburban safehouse

A man is staying in prison after police uncovered six grenades, eight firearms and a multi-million-dollar stash of drugs in an alleged suburban safehouse.

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

Deported drug kingpin sentenced to life by Iraqi court

The alleged head of an organised crime syndicate who was deported by Australian authorities has been given a life sentence in Iraq for drug trafficking.

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

Socialite no longer facing drug trafficking charges

The former wife of late businessman Geoffrey Edelsten has fronted court after originally being charged with drug trafficking offences.

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Burnt-out truck leads to nation's biggest cocaine bust

The second-biggest haul of illicit drugs in Australian history has disrupted a major crime syndicate locked in a gangland war, police say.

Director of drug ring paid in illegal cigarettes

Directing drug supplies from overseas has landed a man behind bars for years, despite his claims he was merely a small link in a criminal chain.

'Mothership' linked to $100m cocaine and meth plot

Six people have been charged over an alleged $100 million cocaine and methamphetamine pipeline fed by a drug ''mothership'' moored offshore.

Three charged after meth hidden in charcoal bags bust

An X-ray of dozens of bags of charcoal revealed 320kg of disguised crystal meth being smuggled into Australia.

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Alleged $830m meth schemer flees after police release

A man who allegedly helped import 700kg of meth into Australia was released without charge before fleeing overseas.

Cat food for cannabis deals lead to contraband kitty

A haul of drugs and weapons has been seized and a woman has been charged after youths admitted to stealing cat food so they could exchange it for cannabis.

Infamous gang rapist wants out of jail after one night

An infamous convicted rapist has been charged with serious drug supply offences after allegedly running a major cocaine ring for months.

Underpants 'anomaly' leads to jail in cocaine caper

A man arrested at an airport with a large package of drugs concealed in his groin has been jailed for his "unsophisticated" crime.

Strip search appeal could trim festival-goers' payments

Thousands of unlawfully strip searched music festival attendees could receive less compensation as a result of a police challenge against a major court ruling.

Ice bucket drug haul leads to crime network arrests

Police have seized hundreds of kilograms of meth stashed in buckets, boxes and Aldi shopping bags and arrested nine people in a series of raids.

Mystery as massive drug haul found hidden in machinery

The search is on for those responsible for concealing a shipment of illicit drugs inside a heavy-duty diesel generator after it was found at a major port.

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