Two men have been charged as part ongoing joint investigations into the alleged importation of 'ice' concealed in an air cargo consignment.
The consignment, having arrived in Sydney from the United States of America (USA) last month, was selected for examination by officers from the Australian Border Force (ABF) who identified inconsistencies in the package.
During a subsequent deconstruction, the consignment was found to contain 4kg of an unknown substance concealed within a concrete block.
During a subsequent deconstruction, the consignment was found to contain 4kg of an unknown substance within the packaging.
The contents were tested and returned a presumptive positive result for methylamphetamine (ice), which has an estimated potential street value of $3 million.
Joint inquiries were subsequently commenced by the Organised Crime Squad under Strike Force Mactier, together with officers from Australian Federal Police (AFP) and NSW Crime Commission (NSWCC).
As part of ongoing investigations, strike force detectives arrested two men – aged 19 and 23 – during a vehicle stop at Hargraves Place, Wetherill Park, about 2.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 3 February 2021).
The younger man was allegedly found in possession of cocaine, before the men were both taken to Fairfield Police Station.
A short time later, detectives, with assistance from South West Metropolitan Regional Enforcement Squad (RES), executed a search warrant at a home at Greenfield Park.
During the search, officers located and seized a package containing an unknown white powder, cannabis and equipment consistent with the supply of prohibited drugs.
Officers also seized a 'pistol-like' pellet gun, cash and mobiles phones.
All items seized will be subject to further examination.
The older man was charged with possess commercial quantity suspect illegal import border-controlled drug and possess prohibited drug. He was refused bail to appear at Fairfield Local Court today (Thursday 4 February 2021).
The younger man was charged with supply prohibited drug. He was granted strict conditional bail to appear at Fairfield Local Court on Wednesday 24 February 2021.
Investigations under Strike Force Mactier are ongoing.
