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NACOC arrests first suspect in $296 million Australia-linked methamphetamine case
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), in collaboration with the National Investigations Bureau (NIB), has arrested the first suspect in connection with a 320-kilogram methamphetamine shipment intercepted in Australia. According to a statement issued by NACOC on Wednesday, the drugs, valued at about 296 million on the streets, were traced to a storage facility in Girraween, The post NACOC arrests first suspect in 296 million Australia-linked methamphetamine case appeared first on Ghanaian Times.
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MyJoyOnline
· Jun 24, 2026
NACOC makes first arrest in $296m methamphetamine trafficking case linked to Australia
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has made its first arrest in connection with a major transnational drug trafficking investigation involving about 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine valued at an estimated 296 million. The drugs were reportedly removed and later delivered to a storage facility in Girraween, Australia, on April 20, 2026, triggering a coordinated international investigation.
Guinee news
· Jul 3, 2026
Guinée : un Nigérian jugé pour trafic présumé de cocaïne, 5 ans de prison requis
Le Tribunal de première instance (TPI) de Kaloum a examiné, ce vendredi 3 juillet 2026, le dossier de Chizoba Anselem Ngwuoke, ressortissant nigérian poursuivi pour détention et transport présumés de cocaïne. À la barre, le prévenu, âgé de 42 ans et coiffeur de profession, a nié l’ensemble des accusations. Il affirme avoir été interpellé le []
Sky News Australia
· Jun 30, 2026
Record drug seizures in New Zealand as syndicates target Australasian markets
New Zealand’s border force is intercepting a record quantity of drugs as international syndicates target the New Zealand and Australian markets with methamphetamine and cocaine. Due to the scale of these operations, New Zealand’s Customs Minister has described drug smuggling as a major security concern for the country. Officials at Auckland airport seized more than 680kg of methamphetamine and cocaine from drug couriers and unattended bags in 2025.
Guineematin.com
· Jul 4, 2026
Conakry : un citoyen britannique jugé dans une affaire de 15 kilogrammes de haschich
Jugé pour trafic international de drogue à haut risque, du haschich, des faits prévus et punis par l’article 819 du Code pénal guinéen, Joshua James Royal a comparu devant le tribunal de Mafanco ce vendredi, 3 juillet 2026. À la barre, l’accusé, citoyen Britannique, a reconnu avoir été interpellé avec une valise contenant de la [] The post Conakry : un citoyen britannique jugé dans une affaire de 15 kilogrammes de haschich first appeared on Guineematin.com.
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 1, 2026
Buruh bebas tuduhan edar lebih 39 kilogram syabu
KOTA BHARU: Mahkamah Tinggi di sini hari ini, melepas dan membebaskan seorang buruh atas dua pertuduhan mengedar dadah jenis methamphetamine atau syabu seberat lebih 39 kilogram (kg) di sebuah rumah di Pasir Mas dekat sini, lima tahun lalu. Hakim Mohd. Rosli Yusoff memutuskan demikian selepas mendapati pihak pendakwaan gagal membuktikan kes prima facie terhadap Amran ... Read more The post Buruh bebas tuduhan edar lebih 39 kilogram syabu appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 22, 2026
Australia makes largest-ever drug bust as police seize 2.7 tonnes of cocaine from underground bunkers
Australian authorities seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine, the largest in the country’s history, hidden in Sydney.
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Related coverage for "NACOC arrests first suspect in $296 million Australia-linked methamphetamine case": MyJoyOnline — NACOC makes first arrest in $296m methamphetamine trafficking case linked to Australia. Guinee news — Guinée : un Nigérian jugé pour trafic présumé de cocaïne, 5 ans de prison requis. Sky News Australia — Record drug seizures in New Zealand as syndicates target Australasian markets. Guineematin.com — Conakry : un citoyen britannique jugé dans une affaire de 15 kilogrammes de haschich. Utusan Malaysia — Buruh bebas tuduhan edar lebih 39 kilogram syabu. Hindustan Times — Australia makes largest-ever drug bust as police seize 2.7 tonnes of cocaine from underground bunkers