Record 2.7 Tonnes of Cocaine Seized in Sydney in Largest Drug Bust in Australian History
Australian authorities seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine, the largest such seizure in the country's history, at a semi-rural property in Londonderry, Greater Western Sydney, on 19 June 2026. The cocaine, estimated to have a street value of $816 million, was hidden in underground bunkers with false flooring beneath shipping containers. Two men, aged 21 and 25, were arrested and charged with possessing a
On 19 June 2026, Australian authorities seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine at a semi-rural property in Londonderry, Greater Western Sydney, marking the largest drug seizure in Australian history. The cocaine, with an estimated street value of $816 million, was concealed in underground bunkers fitted with false flooring beneath shipping containers. Two men, aged 21 and 25, were arrested in connection with the seizure and charged with possessing a commercial quantity of an illegal drug. According to reports, the two men allegedly attempted to flee from police upon their arrival. The operation was part of a joint investigation by the Australian Federal Police and multi-state investigators targeting a drug ring along Australia’s east coast. The investigation is named Operation Minjiang, according to afp.gov.au. The maximum penalty for possessing a commercial quantity of an illegal drug in Australia is life imprisonment, according to gdelt. Speculation about potential gang violence following the seizure has been noted.
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