DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a leaking toilet pipe led to the discovery of $1.1 million in cash and 220 kilograms of ice – with an estimated potential street value of $44 million – in a unit in Canterbury last year.
About 3.20pm on Friday, July 9, 2021, police attended a unit in Minter Street, after workers fixing a leaking toilet pipe reported finding bags of cash and a crystal substance in an open cupboard.
It was declared a crime scene and specialist forensic officers examined the unit and a locked garage beneath the complex.
During a subsequent search, officers located and seized 15 cardboard boxes containing almost 220 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (ice) with an estimated potential street value of $44 million.
Other illicit drugs located during the search were MDMA (95 grams) and cocaine (35g), along with chemicals consistent with the manufacture of gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GBH), gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and ice.
Strike Force Joylyn detectives have released images of the seized cash and illegal drugs, and CCTV footage of a man they believe can assist with their investigations.
The man is seen walking along Minter Street about 8.10pm on the day police initially attended the unit.
He is described as being of Asian appearance, about 170cm tall, of thin build, aged between 25-30, with short black hair.
As investigations continue, police are urging anyone who recognises the man or has information relating to the discovery of the cash and drugs at the unit to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.