Organised Crime Squad detectives charged the 54-year-old woman with recklessly dealing with proceeds of general crime more than $100,000, and knowingly deal with the proceeds of crime, and a 34-year-old man with supply large, commercial quantity, prohibited drug.
In 2019, the State Crime Command’s Organised Crime Squad began an investigation into the activities of an organised criminal network attempting to import methylamphetamine into Australia.
As part of ongoing inquiries, Australian Border Force (ABF) identified a consignment last month which allegedly contained 100kg of methylamphetamine hidden in duffle bags inside a container.
During the investigation, police allegedly seized in excess of $1 million cash, and electronic devices believed to be Dedicated Encrypted Criminal Communication Devices.
Strike force detectives conducted a controlled delivery at a storage facility at Caringbah where the 34-year-old man was arrested.
About two hours later, they raided a home in Granville where the woman was arrested. Both were formally refused bail until October.
Organised Crime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Peter Faux, said investigations were continuing into the remaining members of the alleged syndicate.
He said the investigation was a great example of the persistence and dedication of detectives to dismantle a network trying to introduce illicit drugs into our society.
“It’s understood a number of people involved in this syndicate may be offshore, as such we will continue to work with our partner agencies to identify and arrest them and put them before the court,” he said.
“It serves as a message to anyone who wishes to engage in such criminal behaviour – it does not matter if you are not on our shores, we will work with our national and international partners to target those who have a complete disregard for the safety of the NSW community.”
Anyone with information regarding the importation or distribution of illicit drugs, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
