A record-breaking stash of liquid methamphetamine hidden inside coconut water bottles has been discovered on its way to Australia
A record-breaking 1.8-tonne stash of liquid methamphetamine disguised as coconut water has been intercepted before it could get to NSW.
The drugs — worth more than $1.6bn — were identified on intelligence developed by Australian Federal Police officers in Mexico and the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Australian Federal Police said it and Border Force made the seizure with the help of Hong Kong Customs and Excise, which found the drugs on October 23.
AFP officers based in Mexico were able to identify the illicit consignment hidden inside of cartons of coconut water which was en route to NSW via Hong Kong.
The drugs had an estimated street value of AUD $1.62bn or a wholesale value of $540m.
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