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186m euros of drugs found in Australia

186m euros of drugs found in Australia
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By Catherine Hardy
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One Malaysian and seven Australians have been charged with importing drugs and trafficking offences in connection with the haul of crystal meth.

Australian police have charged eight people after 275 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine were seized in the state of Victoria.

Where were the drugs found?

Hidden under the floorboards and metal pallets of three shipping containers from China in June, according to local media.

Has anyone been arrested?

Yes.

One Malaysian and seven Australians have been charged with importing drugs and trafficking offences.

How much was the haul worth?

The drugs have an estimated street value of 275 million Australian dollars (186 million euros).

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