Last week Australian police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine estimated to be worth A$816m (ST$1.4 million) – country’s largest ever such bust – from an underground bunker system in western Sydney.
At the time it was reported that two young men aged 21 and 25, who attempted to flee from police were arrested at the scene.
The pair have been identified as Andrew Whata Fepulaei, 21, and Kristian Faiumu, 25.
The two Samoan were arrested and charged with possessing a commercial quantity of an unlawfully imported border-controlled drug. The were remanded in custody after appearing before a NSW Local Court. Both are due to front court again in August. The young men face life in prison if convicted.
Two Men Arrested in Australia’s Largest Cocaine Bust have been Named
