More than 110 pounds of cocaine were found in close proximity to an unconscious diver, Australian officials said Tuesday.
more than 110 pounds of cocaine in close proximity to an unconscious diver, officials said Tuesday. The man, who has yet to be identified, was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident.
Emergency services responded to reports of an unconscious diver on the shore of Hunter River in Newcastle, New South Wales on Monday, according to the New South Wales Police Force. Despite CPR efforts by paramedics and members of the public, the man died. Officials located"a number of packages" containing what is suspected to be cocaine in the diver's immediate vicinity. According to the NSW Police Force, the drugs have an estimated street value of $20 million AUD, which is equivalent to around $14 million USD. NSW Police Force via Facebook
Specialist forensic police are examining the area of the incident, which has been established as a crime scene, and a search of the surrounding waters will continue through Tuesday. , approximately 38.5 tonnes of illicit drugs were seized in the country between 2019 and 2020, including 5,750 national cocaine seizures. Over the last decade, the number of national illicit drug seizures increased in Australia by 74% and the number of national illicit drug arrests increased 96%.
"Serious and organised criminals are at the centre of Australia's illicit drug market, motivated by greed, power and profit," Michael Phelan, CEO of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, said in the report."We know serious and organised crime groups continue to generate significant profits from the sale of illicit substances, with the price paid for illicit drugs in Australia being among the highest in the world.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
Bay Area history unearthed at 110-year-old dive bar“E One Four” cocktails and mint mojitos aren’t the only drinks you’ll find there.
Les mer »
Australian police find cocaine worth $14 mln near body of diverAustralian police on Tuesday launched a probe after 50 kg (110 pounds) of suspected cocaine, estimated to be worth about A$20 million ($14 million), was found near the body of a diver washed up on a riverbank in New South Wales state.
Les mer »
Body found a quarter-mile from Tilden Park's steam trainsOfficials are investigating a body that was discovered near Tilden Park in Orinda on Sunday.
Les mer »
Anaheim police find man dead inside car after reports of someone screaming; 1 person detainedPolice in Orange County responded to a report of someone screaming from inside a parked car, and when they arrived, they discovered a body inside.
Les mer »
LASD investigating body found in Santa ClaritaThe body was discovered on Rigel Drive.
Les mer »
Body Found Near Tilden Park: PoliceA body was found near Tilden Regional Park in Orinda Sunday, officials said.
Les mer »