Australian police seize record $1.1 billion of crystal meth

Authorities have found 2 U.S. tons of methamphetamine hidden in marble tiles shipped from the Middle East to Sydney in what police describe as the largest-ever seizure of the illicit drug in Australia.

Authorities have found 2 U.S. tons of methamphetamine hidden in marble tiles shipped from the Middle East to Sydney in what police describe as the largest-ever seizure of the illicit drug in Australia.

Three men were arrested after 1,649 pounds of the drug were found early this month hidden in 24 containers that arrived at Port Botany, officials said on Friday.

Another 2,337 pounds of meth were found in 19 containers that arrived at the same port last week. The drugs were hidden in the same method and were all shipped from the United Arab Emirates.

Police estimate the meth’s street value at $1.1 billion, which reflects the higher prices that Australians pay for illicit drugs than users do in many comparable countries.

Police Detective Chief Supt. John Watson described the quantity of meth as “staggering.”

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/australian-police-seize-record-11-billion-crystal-meth-rcna44945

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