Police raid cocaine house linked to cartel
Federal and state police have raided a cocaine production house in country Queensland which they say is linked to a Columbian cartel.
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Canadian jailed after $61m drug bust
A Canadian national has been jailed for at least two years and seven months for his role in importing 645 kilograms of MDMA inside 200 barbecues from Cyprus.
Family of woman missing in Mexico clings to hope
The brother of Queensland woman Tahnee Shanks, missing in Mexico since early May, says his family is clinging to the hope she is still alive.
5000 mafia members operating in Australia
Thousands of Italian mafia members are operating in 51 clans across Australia and have concealed themselves within the community for decades.
NSW attorney-general urges drug law pivot
The approach to tackling drug use in NSW is "clearly not working", according to the state's attorney-general, who is pushing to reform the penalties.
Squirrel smuggler caught trafficking drugs
Seven months after appearing in court for "being a dickhead" and trying to sneak in squirrels from Bali, Jolly was charged in March 2021 for drug trafficking following a police search of his Tewantin residence.
Man arrested in Qld trying to flee country
NSW Police are seeking to extradite a man who has been charged with importing drugs after a dead diver and bricks of cocaine were discovered at a NSW port.
Mokbel judges order police, Gobbo scrutiny
The Court of Appeal has ruled a judge should look at whether the conduct of Victoria Police and Nicola Gobbo was improper or illegal in Tony Mokbel's drug case.
Olympian appeals bungled drug plot verdict
Olympic medallist Nathan Baggaley says his conviction over an attempted plot to import up to $200 million worth of cocaine into Australia is unreasonable.
Qld drug trafficking granny avoids jail
A wheelchair-bound Queensland grandmother has avoided jail for drug trafficking after being diagnosed with terminal cancer and given just months to live.
Drug heist double murderer jailed 35 years
Norden Wilio, who was convicted of murdering two men including his friend in a Melbourne drug rip-off gone wrong, has been sentenced to 35 years' prison.
Another charge for Baluch over drug plot
A man who sparked a manhunt last year has been hit with one more charge months after he was arrested hiding in the back of a truck at the Queensland-NSW border.
Meth by the pallet: Brisbane man charged with 83kg drug haul
Hamish Reza Khobdel has appeared in court and is on bail after being charged with importing 83kg of methamphetamine hidden inside timber pallets.
Former NRL star Gordon’s drug case delayed
Former NRL star Michael Gordon's coaching career remains in limbo after his cocaine possession and supply case was adjourned until July 28.
US Navy rescues drug smugglers off Oman
Five Iranians suspected of smuggling drugs after setting fire to their stash on board a dhow off Oman have been rescued by a US Navy patrol boat crew.
Qld police seize meth hidden in pot plant
Queensland police have seized 10 kilos of methamphetamine worth $7 million that was hidden inside a pot plant stowed in the back of a truck.