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Seven men allegedly involved in a drug syndicate have faced court today after a dramatic arrest in a Bunnings carpark in south-west Sydney. A musician who travelled to the US while New Zealand was in COVID-19 lockdown, only to return days later with nearly 20kg of meth, told an associate days prior he wanted to "make [the trip] count". Cassie Sainsbury, who became known as 'Cocaine Cassie', has returned to Adelaide after spending years locked up in a Colombian prison. Two loaded guns, ammunition and a "substantial quantity" of drugs have been discovered in an allegedly stolen car in Melbourne's north-west overnight. Queensland's drug driving laws could be set for a major shake-up, with a review set to examine a potential exemption for medicinal cannabis users. A landmark poll in the US has revealed that for the first time, marijuana is more popular than tobacco. Retiree Mike Hughes, 70, went to his GP with back pain two years ago. Tests revealed the former business owner actually had prostate cancer - which had spread to his spine. Nathan Baggaley says his barrister was "not properly instructed" during an appeal hearing against his conviction over a drug smuggling plot. A record 1.8-tonne shipment of ice likely came to Australia from the Middle East, police have said. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has seized cars, cash and gold bullion worth a combined estimate of $5 million, which they say is the proceeds of crime. What Australia's pill testing service found in its first monthThe surprising results of what was in different drugs people dropped off to get tested in Canberra. Rare infrared police helicopter footage shows arrest in Melbourne front yardThe footage shows an overheard view of police swarming on a man hiding in a bush in a front garden in Coburg, in Melbourne's north. Meth, gold, silver seized from Sydney CBD apartment, police claimA man will face court after police seized more than $400,000 of methylamphetamine, along with thousands of dollars worth of gold and silver, from a Sydney CBD apartment. Breaking news and updates Australia: August 22, 2022'Skills shortages need to be dealt with': Albanese; Contractor charged over death of baby at Sydney hospital. Record seizure of deadly opioid found inside ammo boxesThe largest shipment of fentanyl into Australia was discovered inside ammunition boxes imported to Melbourne, the AFP has revealed. Colombia pushing for an end to the war on drugsWhen Colombia's new president says he intends to regulate the use of illegal substances - or at least some of them - the world listens. $47 million cocaine import from Mexican cartel hidden inside ingotsA man has been jailed after police busted a 188kg cocaine shipment sent into Australia by a Mexican drug cartel. Three arrested in drug bust in Sydney's southwestThree men have been charged in an ice bust in Sydney's southwest yesterday. Breaking news and updates Australia: August 18, 2022Scuba diver flown to hospital after drowning off North Bondi beach; Major police operation in Sydney; NRL Grand Final to stay in Sydney; Morrison secret portfolios 'breached Coalition deal' These marble tiles hold $675 million secretThree men are behind bars after authorities made a "tremendous" discovery inside sea cargo containers. Police uncover alleged Picasso painting worth 'millions' in drug raidA painting believed to be by Pablo Picasso and estimated to be worth millions of dollars has been found during a drugs raid in Iraq, according to authorities. Inside 'clandestine laboratory' where $6 million in drugs seizedTwo men are now behind bars after NSW Police discovered and dismantled a clandestine drug laboratory in Sydney's south west. Meth disguised in olive oil and worth $25 million seized in SydneyDisguising a massive shipment of meth as a common kitchen item was not enough to slip it past the Australian Federal Police, who seized the drugs in Sydney's south-west last month. Police seize $4.4 million bounty from accused drug importerFederal police have seized two homes, a Mercedes and six bank accounts, worth an estimated $4.4 million in total, from a Sydney man accused of importing cocaine. Five people charged over 14kg meth haul in PerthPolice in Perth have charged four men and one woman over the seizure of more than 14kg of methylamphetamine. Bikie boss faces Melbourne court after extradition over drug chargesFormer fugitive Comanchero boss Mark Buddle has faced court over allegations he imported about $40 million worth of cocaine into Melbourne. 'Security concerns' delay extradition of bikie bossThe court heard his extradition to Victoria could be delayed until August 10 so the AFP can make security arrangements for his transfer south before he faces Melbourne Magistrates Court. Judge dismisses lawsuit accusing Bob Dylan of sexual abuseA federal judge in New York City has thrown out a lawsuit that accused Bob Dylan of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in 1965. Underground bikie bunker found as $5m in drugs seized across NSW and QueenslandPolice from NSW and south-east Queensland targeted criminal networks in the Northern rivers and Gold Coast border region. Three men charged after guns and drugs seized in Sydney's south-westDuring searches, police found methylamphetamine, cash, a pistol and a shotgun. Despair and poverty fuel drug use in AfghanistanDrug addiction has long been a problem in Afghanistan, the world's biggest producer of opium and heroin and now a major source of meth. The drug use has been fueled by persistent poverty and decades of war that left few families unscarred. Federal police bust international cocaine syndicate in NSW, Queensland and NTFederal police say they have busted an international drug syndicate importing and manufacturing hundreds of kilograms into Australia. Six men arrested over $50m cocaine importation plotAn airfreight consignment from the UK to Sydney was found to contain 125 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a purpose-built box in the base of an industrial generator last Friday. Revealed: The kinds of drug crime in your NSW neighbourhoodA trove of drug crime statistics reveal how pockets of Sydney and New South Wales use different illicit narcotics. Officials intercept cocaine worth $1 million at Texas border postUS Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas have seized nearly 40 kilograms of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $1 million. Mexico captures infamous drug lord Rafael Caro QuinteroIt comes nearly a decade after he walked out of a Mexican prison and returned to drug trafficking. Sydney dad and son charged over $24m cocaine bust in PerthBrendon Khalil, 53, and his son Simon, 25, have been charged with importing 66 kilograms of cocaine discovered in car tyres in Perth. Man charged after running from police following alleged drug seizureA man has been arrested after allegedly snatching drugs from a police officer during a vehicle search and fleeing on foot. Aussie bikie gangs running drug outposts in south-east AsiaViolent Aussie bikie gangs have embedded drug smuggling operations across south-east Asia to increase flows of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine into Australia. More Australians eligible for COVID-19 antiviral treatmentThe move aims to stem hospital admissions amid a national wave of coronavirus cases. Three men charged after $150 million drug bust in SydneyThree men have been charged after more than $150 million worth of methamphetamine and cocaine was seized. Spanish police seize underwater 'drug smuggling drones'Spanish police have seized three 'drone submarines' capable of carrying large amounts of drugs and broken up an alleged smuggling gang. Ex-AFL player Sam Fisher granted bail on drug trafficking allegationsA former high-profile AFL player has been released on bail to live at a rehabilitation centre in the Macedon Ranges while awaiting trial for drug trafficking charges. Unlicensed Melbourne driver who broke police officer's leg avoids jailAn unlicensed driver who broke a police officer's leg has been sentenced to a two-year community corrections order. Aussie company's bid to make medicinal cannabis sleep pills accessibleCann Group Limited has opened a state-of-the-art glass house in Victoria to help meet future demand for medicinal cannabis. E-scooter rider fined for doing almost 60km/h on roadA man who was caught riding an e-scooter on a Melbourne road at almost 60km/h has lost his scooter, been hit with a hefty fine and is set to face charges. Jukebox imported from Greece found to be hiding $20 million worth of cocaineThree men have been arrested in Melbourne after about 45kg of cocaine - worth an estimated $20 million - was found hidden inside a jukebox imported from Greece. Why you shouldn't take these 'energy pills' for menA brand of "energy pills" containing an erectile dysfunction drug should not be taken and poses a "serious" risk to heath, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has said. Safety warning after 'life-threatening' opioid sold as ketamineThe Department of Health issued the warning today, saying a "yellow powder containing the potent opioid 'protonitazene' has been mis-sold". 'Mobile marijuana unit': Teen caught driving 'drug-filled' motorised EskyA teenager has been caught ferrying drugs around a Melbourne suburb while riding a homemade motorised vehicle complete with an Esky, traffic sign and two shovels. |