More details have emerged as police unravel the alleged syndicate behind Australia’s “largest-ever cocaine seizure”.
A dozen people have now been charged after nearly three tonnes of cocaine – enough for three million street deals – was discovered hidden under floorboards in Sydney’s west.
Brisbane man Richard Huynh, 41, and a 23-year-old Sydney man have joined the ranks of many charged in relation to investigations into the mammoth drug discovery.
A dozen people have now been charged over Australia’s largest-ever cocaine bust. Picture: AFP
Mr Huynh was charged on Thursday, August 20 by Australian Federal Police and Queensland Police after officers seized $80,000 in cash and electronic devices at a Kangaroo Point home, allegedly linking him to the drug syndicate.
As part of Operation Minjiang, police allege other syndicate members moved 2.78 tonnes of cocaine from a suspected safe house in Petrie, north Brisbane, about an hour south to Loganholme.
Mr Huynh is then alleged to have facilitated an interstate shipment of the cocaine through NSW and Victoria using a legitimate trucking business before the drugs were eventually transported to Londonderry in Sydney’s west.
The business is not believed to have any knowledge or involvement in the offending.
The 41-year-old was arrested at Brisbane Airport and charged with one count each of possessing a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs, contravening a requirement to give access to electronic devices, and dealing with property reasonable suspected of being proceeds of crime.
Police alleged they found various firearms and weapons at the Sydney man’s address. Picture: AFP
For possessing a commercial quantity of border-controlled drugs, Mr Huynh faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment if convicted.
His matters were mentioned in Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday and adjourned to a later date.
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