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In this undated photo provided by the Australian Federal Police, a quantity of cocaine is bagged and displayed in Sydney

Video. Australian police intercept cocaine shipment worth almost €500 million

Updated: 22/06/2026 - 9:24 GMT+2

The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country’s largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million.

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