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Corrupt cop jailed for doctoring drug evidence

Corrupt cop jailed for doctoring drug evidence

A former Victoria Police detective who doctored evidence against an innocent woman in a drug investigation has been imprisoned for his deceptions.

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

Grandmother's drug trafficking trial in Japan begins

The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson, who was detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations, is starting with a verdict due later in 2024.

Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges

Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges

Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges

Court approves travel for ex-Lib leader on drug charges

Former South Australian opposition leader David Speirs, who quit parliament after being charged with supplying drugs, has faced court for the first time.

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Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

Pink cocaine drug bust triggers global investigation

A Sydney man has been charged after the largest seizure of pink cocaine in Australia, with authorities warning the illicit drug cocktail is highly dangerous.

'Vindicated': ex-NRL talent has drug charges dropped

'Vindicated': ex-NRL talent has drug charges dropped

Former Canterbury and West Tigers half Brandon Wakeham is no longer facing serious allegations he was involved in distributing a large quantity of drugs.

Greece arrests pair suspected of MDMA smuggling to Aust

Greece arrests pair suspected of MDMA smuggling to Aust

Police have seized about 56 kg of the psychedelic drug MDMA and nearly 30kg of crystal meth, in one of Greece's biggest busts of the drugs.

Ketamine abuse hits record high

Ketamine abuse hits record high

The abuse of ketamine - the drug that killed Friends actor Matthew Perry - is at record levels in Australia.

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'I've got coin': $13m allegedly bagged for coke ring

'I've got coin': $13m allegedly bagged for coke ring

'I've got coin': $13m allegedly bagged for coke ring

'I've got coin': $13m allegedly bagged for coke ring

Messages from the alleged money launderer for a major crime gang show how police believe millions of dollars in funds from cocaine "dead drops" was handled.

Ex-Liberal leader’s son marked by childhood dysfunction

Ex-Liberal leader’s son marked by childhood dysfunction

Ex-Liberal leader’s son marked by childhood dysfunction

Ex-Liberal leader’s son marked by childhood dysfunction

Mark Chikarovski used drugs to bottle childhood trauma before he was caught stuffing cocaine into envelopes to sell online, his lawyer says.

Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Drug stigma laid bare in frank talk behind closed doors

Frank discussions about drugs have taken place behind closed doors with advocates telling police and politicians a different response is urgently needed.

No proof man linked to 734kg of coke addicted to drugs

No proof man linked to 734kg of coke addicted to drugs

No proof man linked to 734kg of coke addicted to drugs

No proof man linked to 734kg of coke addicted to drugs

A man allegedly busted with $1 billion of cocaine after police foiled his kidnapping has been denied bail after a judge rejected his claims of drug addiction.

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

Cocaine syndicate 'danger' to alleged money launderer

A man charged with laundering $13 million for a major cocaine syndicate would not be safe from his former gang members if released on bail, police have said.

Up in smoke: 'huge' cannabis crop torched after bust

Up in smoke: 'huge' cannabis crop torched after bust

Up in smoke: 'huge' cannabis crop torched after bust

Up in smoke: 'huge' cannabis crop torched after bust

Five people have been arrested in one of Victoria's largest cannabis drug busts as crops with a street value of more than $26 million are destroyed.

Couple locked up over $820 million drug import plan

Couple locked up over $820 million drug import plan

Couple locked up over $820 million drug import plan

Couple locked up over $820 million drug import plan

Two US citizens have been sentenced after admitting they tried to import almost 1.3 tonnes of methamphetamine and 16kg of cocaine into Australia.

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Olympic kayaker pleads guilty to cocaine import attempt

Olympian Nathan Baggaley and his brother Dru have admitted trying to import $200 million worth of cocaine after previously having their convictions quashed.

Alleged crime app mastermind hit with drug charges

The accused creator of a secret app allegedly used by major criminal networks across the world to plot murders now faces serious drug trafficking charges.

Barrister on drugs charges gets bail on third attempt

A barrister and former public prosecutor has been granted bail as he faces a swathe of drug charges, including trafficking a commercial quantity of GHB.

Drug dealer murdered debtor in home-invasion shooting

A drug dealer has been found guilty of murder after breaking into a western Sydney home and fatally shooting one of his buyers over a $1500 debt.

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Ex-soldier helped partner in cross-border drug ring

A former soldier took part in the supply of $230,000 worth of cocaine and MDMA by assisting her partner who headed up a drug ring operating in NSW and the ACT.

Cocaine 'runner' led cops to alleged $1.8b syndicate

A young man charged with possessing millions of dollars in cocaine was allegedly acting as a runner for a major drug syndicate, known as The Commission.

Out of commission gang fed 'massive appetite' for coke

Police have announced the takedown of a group allegedly governing cocaine supply and have moved on to finding who will fill the void.

Cops 'infected' phones to spy on organised crime plots

The alleged creator of an encrypted communications app is among dozens of people arrested in nationwide raids led by Australian Federal Police.

Man arrested over drug trafficking on Aboriginal lands

A man has been arrested in an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of illicit drugs and alcohol in remote Aboriginal communities.

Save lives: plea to NSW premier after overdose deaths

A Greens MP has called on NSW Premier Chris Minns to fast track drug testing laws after two people died from accidental heroin overdoses at a house party.

Health warning as reported cocaine causes heroin deaths

NSW health authorities are urging drug-users to carry naloxone, after drugs purported to be cocaine have turned out to be heroin and caused multiple deaths.

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