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Charged after 3kg cocaine seizure
By Tim Clarke
May 11, 2005
From: AAP
AN American man has been charged with importing $4 million worth of cocaine after Customs officers in Perth allegedly found the haul in his suitcase.
Tesalimi Matti, 29, made a brief appearance in Perth Magistrates Court today after being charged with importing a prohibited substance into Australia.
He could face a life jail term and a $750,000 fine if convicted.
Customs officials today displayed the 2kg packet of cocaine allegedly found hidden in the lining of the man's suitcase after he arrived at Perth International Airport on a flight from Dubai yesterday.
Magistrate Barbara Lane was told Mr Matti had travelled from Atlanta to Ghana and then to Nigeria before boarding the final flight in Dubai.
The Dubai flight landed in Western Australia about 3.40pm (AEST).
The court heard the man had been travelling on a US passport, and underwent a baggage check when he arrived in Perth.
George Grace, the director of WA Customs border intelligence and passengers, said outside the court the alleged drug haul had a street value of about $4 million.
Mr Matti made no application for bail and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on June 8.
Source: News.com.au
By Tim Clarke
May 11, 2005
From: AAP
AN American man has been charged with importing $4 million worth of cocaine after Customs officers in Perth allegedly found the haul in his suitcase.
Tesalimi Matti, 29, made a brief appearance in Perth Magistrates Court today after being charged with importing a prohibited substance into Australia.
He could face a life jail term and a $750,000 fine if convicted.
Customs officials today displayed the 2kg packet of cocaine allegedly found hidden in the lining of the man's suitcase after he arrived at Perth International Airport on a flight from Dubai yesterday.
Magistrate Barbara Lane was told Mr Matti had travelled from Atlanta to Ghana and then to Nigeria before boarding the final flight in Dubai.
The Dubai flight landed in Western Australia about 3.40pm (AEST).
The court heard the man had been travelling on a US passport, and underwent a baggage check when he arrived in Perth.
George Grace, the director of WA Customs border intelligence and passengers, said outside the court the alleged drug haul had a street value of about $4 million.
Mr Matti made no application for bail and was remanded in custody until his next court appearance on June 8.
Source: News.com.au