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Saturday, 21 July 2012

Seizure 40 Kg of Cocaine in Sydney Resulted in Arrest of a Chinese in $133 mn Australian drug bust

Operation fenway proved to be a success when Sydney police succeeded in seizure of 40 Kg of
Ice or commonly known as Cocaine in the city worth Aus$128 million (US$133 million). Among two arrested was a Chinese national. The Sydney police was pleased to disrupt an international syndicate dealing in methamphetamines, known as ice, and cocaine in the city.

According to police: "Operation Fenway resulted in the seizure of approximately 40 kilograms
 (88 pounds) of ice with a street value of about $128 million, as well as half a kilogram of cocaine and approximately $2.6 million in cash."

Two people were arrested -- a 54-year-old Chinese national and a 47-year-old Australian man -- after they were caught allegedly doing a deal in a public car park.

Assistant Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon said the bust would make a significant impact on the ice trade, with the seizure accounting for approximately 1.3 million street deals: "It is a very significant seizure in terms of the reduction in harm that can lead to.”

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