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Man faces court over $100 million worth of drug imports

Man faces court over $100 million worth of drug imports

A Sydney man will face court following the discovery of almost $100 million worth of methylamphetamine imported using false identities.

Man accused of cooking up $126m of meth in Sydney unit

Man accused of cooking up $126m of meth in Sydney unit

Man accused of cooking up $126m of meth in Sydney unit

Man accused of cooking up $126m of meth in Sydney unit

A Hong Kong man has been charged with the possession and manufacture of 142kg of meth found in a Sydney apartment.

Olympian argues against 'Thunderbutt' drug plot finding

Olympian argues against 'Thunderbutt' drug plot finding

Olympian argues against 'Thunderbutt' drug plot finding

Olympian argues against 'Thunderbutt' drug plot finding

Olympic silver medallist Nathan Baggaley says he should receive a lesser sentence over a botched plot to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.

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Drug trafficker denied bail over 'leisurely' appeal bid

Drug trafficker denied bail over 'leisurely' appeal bid

A drug trafficker fighting his conviction for a 4.4 tonne ecstasy import involving Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo has been denied bail over his "leisurely" appeal bid.

Death and overdoses from 'fake cocaine' spark warning

Death and overdoses from 'fake cocaine' spark warning

A person has died and two others overdosed after ingesting what they thought was cocaine but turned out to be heroin, prompting a warning for other users.

Cross-border drug trafficking ring smashed

Cross-border drug trafficking ring smashed

A year-long investigation into an alleged cross-border drug trafficking network along the Victoria-NSW border has resulted in 21 arrests.

Judge questions 'spiralling' delays in Lawyer X appeals

Judge questions 'spiralling' delays in Lawyer X appeals

A Court of Appeal justice has questioned why a series of appeals linked to barrister turned informer Lawyer X Nicola Gobbo seem to be "spiralling the drain".

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Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

Pair jailed over $90 million cocaine import conspiracy

A jury has found two men guilty of planning to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into a remote town in far north Queensland.

Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation

Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation

Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation

Billionaire Branson calls for drug decriminalisation

Entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson has called on the NSW government to follow the ACT in decriminalising drugs to reduce harm.

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

Drug possession decriminalised in one Aust jurisdiction

An Australian jurisdiction will not criminally punish people caught with small amounts of illicit drugs in what could be a test case for the rest of the nation.

Ex-cricketer in court after alleged cocaine kidnapping

Ex-cricketer in court after alleged cocaine kidnapping

Ex-cricketer in court after alleged cocaine kidnapping

Ex-cricketer in court after alleged cocaine kidnapping

Ex-Australian cricketer Stuart MacGill has faced court for the first time after he was charged over his role in an alleged drug supply operation.

Teen accused of leading drug container-breaking gang

Teen accused of leading drug container-breaking gang

Teen accused of leading drug container-breaking gang

Teen accused of leading drug container-breaking gang

Five men have been charged in Sydney after $105 million worth of cocaine was found hidden in legitimately imported shipping containers.

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

Senators head off push to overturn ACT drug laws

An attempt by the shadow attorney-general to overrule ACT drug decriminalisation laws has been rejected in the Senate.

Ex-NSW police minister’s brother admits trafficking ice

Ex-NSW police minister’s brother admits trafficking ice

Ex-NSW police minister’s brother admits trafficking ice

Ex-NSW police minister’s brother admits trafficking ice

Joshua Toole, whose brother was NSW police minister, has pleaded guilty to one charge of trafficking ice and had 33 other charges withdrawn.

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Four charged as 660kg of meth found under toilet rolls

Four foreigners have been arrested after police uncovered 662 kilograms of methamphetamine in a shipment of toilet rolls sent from Malaysia to Melbourne.

Cocaine ring sprung as one-year probe ends in $40m haul

Two airport workers are among five Sydney men charged over an alleged attempt to import 100kg of cocaine worth an estimated $40 million.

Bail denied for man over 100kg cocaine 'thought crime'

A man accused of a conspiracy to import $40 million of cocaine into Sydney has lost a bail bid after arguing he needed to be at home to look after his kids.

Scale of excavator meth haul 'unknown' by co-offender

A former businessman faces life in prison after an excavator sent to his premises was found with $184 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside.

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NSW not ruling out pill testing after festival deaths

Premier Chris Minns says NSW will 'learn from other states' on pill-testing, after two men died from drugs allegedly taken at a music festival.

Two men die after attending Sydney music festival

Two men in their 20s have died after attending a Sydney music festival in searing heat, as police busted more than 70 people with drugs at several events.

Ex-army drug dealer fatally knifed in 'self- defence'

An armed robber has claimed the fatal stabbing of an army veteran dealing meth from a NSW south coast caravan park was actually self-defence.

'Hero' firefighter turned to drug making after deaths

A hero firefighter awarded for his bravery is in jail for trafficking drugs after a fall from grace that ended his career, including a $40 million business.

Drone loaded with drugs 'crashed' during prison flight

Two prisoners and a parolee hatched a plan to attempt a drone delivery to the exercise yard of drugs and a USB drive full of adult entertainment.

Drugs valued at $475 million seized in police raids

Illicit drugs worth nearly $500 million have been seized as part of a week-long national police crackdown, with almost 1000 people arrested.

Victorians top list for taking deadly 'super drug'

Authorities warn fentanyl has the potential to devastate Victoria, though there are no plans for police to carry life-saving medication for overdose treatment.

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