Both men were charged with two of counts of conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of a border controlled drug while Cheung will also face a charge of dealing with the proceeds of crime. The arrests were part of a New Zealand police operation into the importation of cocaine into the country before it was forwarded to Australia. "We allege they've been trafficking illicit drugs into Australia at an industrial scale.". The comments below have not been moderated, By An Operation Ironside defendant has admitted his role in a $17.5m drug trafficking syndicate, during a mass hearing of South Australians caught up in the crime sting. "The relationship we've been able to draw on, particularly with the FBI but other agencies across the world, has led to the most significant operation in policing history here in Australia. Joshua Toole is being kept in 'unacceptable' confinement due to the high-profile nature of his older brother. "This is a watershed moment in Australian law enforcement history.". The mobile phones, which were bought on the black market, could not make calls or send emails. A mum who spearheaded the fight to legalise medicinal cannabis in Australia after her son was diagnosed with terminal cancer says the fight is far from over and better access is needed. Property seized included 3.7 tonnes of drugs, 104 weapons, $44,934,457 million in cash and assets expected to run into millions of dollars. Semaglutide, sold in the forms of Ozempic and Wegovy, shot into public consciousness as an effective weight-loss medication last year, thanks to spruiking from social media influencers and people such as Elon Musk. The operation led to the arrests of Malik McGowan . The underworld figure dragged his girlfriend into a plot to smuggle more than $50 million of drugs into Australia while behind bars for murder, his lawyer says. Murder plot, drugs and guns: 48 South Australians arrested As part of the global investigation, New Zealand police also arrested 35 people after raids across the North Island today. They instead send 101kg of salt. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved the prescription of MDMA for treating post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin (the drug in magic mushrooms) for treatment-resistant depression from July 1. Shortly afterwards, Cheung was arrested at a house in Epping, a suburb north west of Sydney, while Gountounas was arrested at a house in Collinswood in Adelaide. The health department has warned the brick-shaped tablets could increase the risk of toxic effects. SAs Operation Ironside arrests are heading towards potentially long, complex, court cases requiring millions of dollars before trials start. , updated A SOUTH Australian man has been named as a principal player in a failed conspiracy to import more than $200 million worth of illicit drugs into Australia. The man gives him a phone number for a Mexican contact, Peter, to provide the 101kg of ice in Mexico City. Police have stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from entering Australia and arrested 12 people in the largest bust in the country's history. SA police confirmed the 40-year-old man was charged with cultivating a commercial quantity of cannabis and diverity (theft of) electricity. Anyone with any additional information relating to this crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-8477 or the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1234. A veteran underworld figure given immunity from self-incrimination has chosen to go to jail indefinitely, rather than reveal the identity of feared drug kingpin Mr X. SA News. Police allege the three men imported 1.5 tonnes of methamphetamine and 450 kilograms of cocaine into Australia across the last 18 months. To improve your experience. More than 4000 officers from the Australian Federal Police, state and territories forces were involved in the operation, which secretly began three years ago. An Austrian woman has been charged after allegedly swallowing almost 1kg of cocaine held in 124 pellets before travelling to Australia. He is one of three men wanted by police over a 365kg haul of drugs. Auto news:2022 Maserati SUV lineup due by the end of the year - drive.com.au, Your web browser is no longer supported. Incredibly, under SA law, if its pure, two bikies could face far lesser charges. Asian crime groups smuggling addictive 'tea packet' methamphetamine into Australia is a growing problem. The return of Adelaide's great race paid off big, the state government says, as it reveals a 34 per cent increase in its economic impact. Yesterday, raidstook place across Adelaide, as well as nearby towns such as Mount Barker and Two Wells. Internal bikie politics and drug debts were behind an alleged plan to shoot one man and bash another, a court has heard. Mr Kershaw described those arrested as among the most dangerous criminals in Australia. Can the dogs of Chernobyl teach us new tricks when it comes to survival? Kuerschnaer and Fraser flew from Adelaide to Sydney to pick up the suitcases as they arrived in Sydney. The US Defence Department issued an official warning to troops last week: if you don't want to test positive on a drug test, you should avoid poppy seeds. Theodore Tasman Broikos has been charged with possessing illegal firearms, ammunition and silencers as well as trafficking in a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug. "There will be reprisals, there will be debts owed, there will be conflict, there will be somebody trying to step up," he said. Low income Aussies and pensioners could be forced out of homes, Tens of thousands flock to Bondi for one-off dance party, Major traffic chaos warning for Sydney across busiest weekend in years. The latest person charged under Operation Ironside is accused of laundering more than $640,000 and trafficking drugs in 13 Adelaide suburbs. Louise Starkey For Daily Mail Australia We never thought that Apostle would be involved in something like this. According to JPD, the department's C.A.T. According to JPD, the departments C.A.T. Then Operation Ironside detectives came knocking. 'Operation Lake Effect' drug raids sweep through the Alle-Kiski Valley The architects of the sting of the century may give evidence in court as men accused of conspiring to import a tonne of cocaine into Australia launch a legal challenge. THE Aussies arrested for conspiring to import 100kg of ice and 500kg of cocaine met with an undercover officer who tipped off Mexican police to replace their haul with salt. Police said that, following the discovery of the second crop, the man would now face further drugs charges. A Lamborghini seized as part of the operation. Don't miss out on the headlines from National. So once tug boats release the pilot boat guides him out to sea once the pilot boat leaves we msg saying throw then they'll throw right away," one criminal message another. Follow live. "These criminal influencers put the AFP in the back pocket of hundreds of alleged offenders," Mr Kershaw said. All times ACDT (GMT +10:30). Police allegedly seized $1.5 million and more than 5kg of cocaine and methylamphetamine after they stopped a car in Sydney's inner west. Instead, they were arrested at 11am on Thursday at a car park on Market St in Darling Harbour. The encrypted communications which allegedly included plots to kill, mass drug trafficking and gun distribution - were decrypted from a platform covertly run by the FBI. See who they are, what theyre charged with, and where they live. The baby-faced teenager Apostle Broikos from a respected Greek Australian family in Adelaide, was arrested by South Australian Police as part ofthe International Law Enforcement Operation Ironside facing serious charges for drug trafficking. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. 07:33 GMT 02 Jul 2020. Christo Nickolas aged 32 from Ascot Park has been charged with two counts of money laundering. Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. A number of those arrested were office-bearers in bikie gangs, particularly the Comancheros. The AFP provides details about a sting that trickedmafia, bikie and global gang heavyweights into delivering their plans straight into the hands of detectives. Gountounas appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court yesterday but did not apply for bail. The list is long and sadly another three Greek Australians have been identified and arrested during the operation. AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw said Operation Ironside had left organised crime in Australia reeling. March 2017: Two men meet a police operative to discuss importing drugs from South America into Sydney. He said the most organised crime-related charges he had seen in one day in Adelaide was10 or 12. When can we start?" Former NRL star Sam Burgess will face court next year after allegedly driving on a suspended license and failing a roadside drug test. October 28: The drugs are due to arrive in Sydney. Police have warned of reprisals and conflict following a major operation that led to the arrest of more than 100 leading crime figures. This is where they are operating. Officers received information about the manufacturing of methylamphetamine at a unit in Lidcombe, yesterday. Dozens of people are set to face the Adelaide Magistrates Court today. "I have a cargo ship with captain on side too they want to throw over load as they leave. He was remanded in custody and NSW police are expected to ask for his extradition next week. Operation Ironside led to the arrest of 224 offenders on 526 charges in every mainland Australian state. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. During a media conference this afternoon, Assistant Commissioner Harvey displayed a selection of the items seized, including$1.9 million in cash, along with cars, boats, motorcycles, jewellery, wine, watches and guns. The pre-dawn operation on Thursday set off gunfights and roadblocks across the Mexican city. New Zealand authorities have found 3.2 tonnes of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean, with the drugs believed to have been destined for the Australian market. Melbourne underworld figure George Marrogi has had another five years added to his minimum prison term for an "outrageous" drug smuggling plot with his girlfriend while behind bars. Criminals needed to know a criminal to get a device. The maximum penalty for those charges is a fine of up to $1 million, life imprisonment or both. So many shots rang out on a quiet, still morning, people thought and active shooter was on the loose. The next phase of the AN0M bust is about to begin . "We allege they are members of outlaw motorcycle gangs, Australian Mafia, Asian crime syndicates and serious and organised crime groups," he said. (WLBT) - Jackson Police Departments Criminal Apprehension Team made two arrests in a drug bust earlier this week. According to new findings, the samples taken from 49 waste sites from around the country, show a 37 per cent decrease in codeine consumption. Please note, the South Australia Police media releases feature on this site for four weeks following publication. Three men have been charged and will face court on drugs charges as a result. Photo: AAP via EPA/VICTORIA POLICE HANDOUT. November 2: Police arrest three men in a Toyota Hiace van in Sydney, which has five duffel bags containing the 101kg of salt. The app AN0M was installed on mobile phones that were stripped of other capabilities. Today we reveal the identities of dozens more South Australians charged over the Operation Ironside organised crime sting. To improve your experience. In one text conversation released by the Department of Justice, two criminals can be seen organising a drug deal where a ship's captain would have drugs thrown overboard at sea, only to be collected later by local gangs. Police would later make a horrific discovery on the road. Drugs, millions of dollars in cash, weapons and cars were all seized. They decide to import 50kg of ice from Mexico. Property seized included 3.7 tonnes of drugs, 104 weapons, $44,934,457 million in cash and assets expected to run into millions of dollars. At the same time, two other men are arrested, in Adelaide and in Sydney. "This is a watershed moment in Australian law enforcement history.". The other criminal says his network "can definitely catch it" and that they charge a "20 per cent door fee". 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Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 'There will be reprisals': Police warning after global crime ring smashed, Police uncover nearly $87m worth of ice in major NSW drug bust. An investigation into the alleged organised crime syndicate's drug trafficking led officers to the suburban properties, with hydroponic set-ups found in 12 homes. Key points: The initial seizure led to a second one at another warehouse days later A 42-year-old Tranmere man has been charged with drug offences More than 180 plants were seized in total He was managing an exclusive casino bar so how did Rohan Wakefield end up with detectives at his door and a ute full of drugs, cash and hidden guns? All rights reserved. . October 31: Police operative informs one of the conspirators that the 101kg has arrived in Sydney. Crippling gambling debts and drug addiction led a NSW man to drive $17.5m of meth across the state to a handover with an SA truck driver. Officers seized 642 plants, 61kg of dried cannabis, $29,000 cash and one vehicle. He said many of the arrests had targeted people associated with the Comancheros outlaw motorcycle gang, with nine patched members in cuffs, including the group's sergeant-at-arms. JACKSON, Miss. A Sydney man will spend at least eight years behind bars after he was caught importing about 552 kilograms of cocaine hidden in banana pulp. According to the Vancouver Sun, "The Brothers Keepers gang was started on the Lower Mainland almost four years ago by Gavinder Grewal, who took the name from a line uttered by Wesley Snipes's character in the 1991 movie New Jack City.Grewal got his new gang name tattooed across his upper chest in stylized script, as did other original members of the gang." SA prosecutors have their eyes on $2.75m cash found during Operation Ironside during a truckies Adelaide-Sydney run but NSW Police already has the money. Wholesalers, drivers, agents; for the first time the highly organised structure that sent encrypted devices into the hands of crime figures is revealed. SAPOL - More News Donelson was charged with possession of a stolen firearm. The 18-year-old and many of his co-accused will appear again in court on July 1, when many of the states criminal lawyers are expected to ask for bail on behalf of their clients. Gountounas is accused of being part of a transnational criminal syndicate which attempted to import 101kg of methamphetamine from Mexico and 500kg of cocaine from Colombia. But who should be able to use it? The latest person charged under Operation Ironside is accused of laundering more than $640,000 and trafficking drugs in 13 Adelaide suburbs. After his gambling and drinking led to money problems, Timothy Barkla agreed to store drugs in his kitchen for someone else. A man has died of a suspected drug overdose and 12 other people were hospitalised after drug-related reactions at a music festival in Sydney. A police strike force dubbed 'Operation Hemp' has seized more than $6million worth of cannabis and cash after raiding 19 homes across Adelaide. "As much time as you spend with your family, they spend thinking about how to beat us how to beat you. A drug syndicate identified as part of Operation Ironside was allegedly running millions of dollars in drugs from Adelaide to Perth all while being watched by police. More than 4000 officers from the Australian Federal Police, state and territories forces were involved in the operation, which secretly began three years ago. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#7NEWS #BREAKINGNEWS It is understood Mexicos infamous Sinaloa Cartel, one of the most expansive and violent criminal organisations in the world, provided the methamphetamine. Man who tried to smuggle drugs into medi-hotel asks to be spared prison. An encrypted app at the heart of an international law enforcement operation was illegal from the start and federal police have been breaking the law, lawyers for two alleged senior organised crime figures claim. Subscribers with digital access can view this article. In Sydney, an Epping house and several hotel rooms in Darling Harbour were also searched with police seizing gold and silver bullion as well as cash and electronic devices. Serious and Organised Crime Branch officer in charge Detective Superintendent Stephen Taylor said theseizures and arrests should act as a deterrent to others involved in organised crime rings. Operation Ironside: 48 South Australians arrested in organised crime raids. The Federal Government is commissioning experts at Deakin University to lead a review into the guidelines aroundthe advice that doctors and medical experts will provide for people who are obese or overweight. CBD is now considered a dangerous drug following a nationwide ban in Hong Kong. Three South Australian men charged in major cannabis drug bust in Adelaide | Daily Mail Online SA police seize $6m worth of cannabis and cash in large-scale drug investigation Officers. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> The Australian Federal Police said on Tuesday it had seized 3.7 tonnes of drugs, 104 weapons and almost $45 million in cash as part of the operation since 2018.
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