Posted on January 23, 2010 by by scoop

Two men have been arrested in Sydney following the seizure of approximately 50 kilograms of ice which had been imported into Australia. AFP News

It will be alleged in court that a 47-year-old Chinese man and a 31-year-old man from Hong Kong took possession of the drugs after it arrived in Sydney from Melbourne on thursday 21st January. Both men were charged with one count of Trafficking a Commercial Quantity of a Border Controlled Drug contrary to the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).

On 12 January 2010, a consignment sent from China arrived in Melbourne. The consignment included a number of car parts which were later transported to Sydney.

The car parts were delivered to an address in Glendenning, western Sydney, where the two men took possession of the consignment. It will be alleged in court the men removed the ice concealed within the car parts.

One of the men was arrested in Glendenning in possession of the drugs and the other man was arrested at Sydney Airport a short time later, as he was attempting to depart Australia.

On Wednesday, search warrants were executed at four locations in Sydney and three in Victoria, during which a quantity of property was seized.

AFP Manager Sydney Office Commander David J Stewart said the success of this operation is a result of the collaboration between partner agencies in combating organised crime.

“It is estimated the 50 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine seized is valued at approximately $20 million. This quantity of methamphetamine is capable of producing about 50,000 street deals.” AFP News

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