Australian authorities have seized 34kg of cocaine concealed within a luxury bus in Fremantle, Western Australia.
The Australian Border Force (ABF) officers examined a roll-on/roll-off vessel on Wednesday, May 6, using a combination of targeted intelligence, physical search, detector dogs and advanced technology.
During the inspection, officers located approximately 30 packages concealed in the roof cavity of a bus.
Presumptive testing returned a positive result for cocaine, with an estimated weight of 34kg.
This amount of cocaine, had it reached the Australian community, had an estimated street value up to $11m, with the potential for 170 000 street-level deals.
Shaun Senior, ABF superintendent, said the detection highlights the capability and professionalism of frontline officers.
“Our highly trained ABF officers are equipped with the expertise, intelligence and operational capability to detect and disrupt illegal activity at the border,” superintendent Senior said.
“Criminal syndicates continue to test our borders, including through complex concealments in cargo such as roll-on/roll-off vessels.”
“The ABF will continue to use every available resource to intercept harmful substances before they reach the Australian community.”
