A man has been charged after allegedly attempting to import 78 kilograms of cocaine.
Strike Force Meadowlake was established by Bankstown Region Enforcement Squad on 5 March 2024, to investigate the importation and supply of prohibited drugs in the South West Metropolitan region.
Following extensive investigations, at 11.30am today (Wednesday 3 July 2024) officers attended a correctional facility at Silverwater and arrested a 40-year-old man.
He was charged with possess commercial quantity unlawful import: border controlled drug.
Police will allege in court that he imported 78 kilograms of cocaine in 2.25 tonne of cocoa powder.
The man appeared in Bankstown Local Court today (Wednesday 3 July 2024), and is due to appear before the same court tomorrow (Thursday 4 July 2024).
Investigations under Strike Force Meadowlake are ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
