2008/03/06

Australia police have seized a massive methylamphetamine haul worth nearly $80 million after searching a plane which flew from New South Wales into Perth's Jandakot Airport.Police have arrested and charged the pilot and passenger with drug-related offences. Organised Crime Squad and State Security Investigation Group officers intercepted a Piper Aztec plane, which left from New South Wales on Tuesday, after it arrived at Jandakot around 5pm yesterday. Detectives searched the twin engine aircraft and found a bag allegedly containing 22kg of methylamphetamine and 8.85kg of ecstasy (approximately 35,000 tablets). The NSW pilot and his 24 year old passenger were both interviewed at the Organised Crime Squad offices and each was charged with Possess Methylamphetamine With Intent to Sell or Supply and Possess MDMA (ecstasy) with Intent to Sell or Supply. Both men were due to appear in the Perth Magistrate’s Court today.

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