An investigation is underway into the importation of 400kg of methylamphetamine, which was intercepted by law enforcement at the border.
In January 2019, the State Crime Command's Organised Crime Squad and the NSW Crime Commission established Strike Force Pirinari to investigate the importation, manufacture and supply of illicit drugs and precursors in NSW.
Acting on information from the NSW Police Force, Australian Border Force (ABF) officers targeted an air cargo consignment which had arrived at a Sydney freight depot from South East Asia last month.
The consignment was examined by ABF officers who noted inconsistencies.
During a subsequent deconstruction, it was found to contain about 400kg of a white crystalline substance.
The substance was tested and returned a presumptive positive result for methylamphetamine, which has an estimated potential street value of $300 million.
Strike Force Pirinari investigators seized the drugs, with assistance from Australian Federal Police, and commenced a joint investigation.
Inquiries are continuing.
Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Pirinari investigators is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
