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Drug dealer convicted of murdering associate

Drug dealer convicted of murdering associate

A 28-year-old Melbourne drug dealer has been convicted of murdering his associate at a Campbellfield factory three years ago.

A Supreme Court trial heard Peter Rule, 56, was shot ten times by his associate Leonard Borg.

Borg believed Mr Rule had dobbed him into police over a cannabis crop.

The jury heard Borg then went to great lengths to dispose of the body by first burning it, then using acid to dissolve it.

The remains were dumped at Aireys Inlet, in south-western Victoria,

The jury deliberated for three days before finding Borg guilty of murder.

He will be sentenced at a later date.​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-02/drug-dealer-convicted-of-murdering-associate/3927450
 
Geraldton resident charged over drug haul

Geraldton resident charged over drug haul

A 28-year-old man, Wiremu Henry, has been arrested after allegedly trying to traffic ecstasy tablets through Geraldton airport.

Police say they found 60 tablets, believed to be ecstasy, in a package that went through customs and was due to be delivered to the Abrolhos Islands.

The street value of the drugs is estimated to be about $3,000.

Henry, a Geraldton resident, has been charged with possession of a prohibited drug with intent to sell or supply.

Detective Senior Constable Simon Harrison says drug trafficking through airmail is not common in Geraldton.

"I mean, it does happen; they transport drugs in various ways, whether it's on their person, in vehicles or they send it through the post," he said.

Henry has been released on bail to appear in the Geraldton Magistrates Court on Thursday.​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-02/henry-charged-over-drug-haul/3927796
 
Four charged after drug bust

Four charged after drug bust

Four people have been charged with various drug offences after police raided a house in the Geraldton suburb of Rangeway.

Detectives and officers from the Volume Crime Team allegedly found cannabis, amphetamine, cash and drug paraphernalia when they searched the house in Felecia Street.

Three men in their 30s were charged with possessing amphetamine, as well a fourth man who was also charged with possessing cannabis, a smoking utensil and stolen or unlawfully obtained property.

The men are all due to appear in the Geraldton Magistrates Court on Thursday.​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-03/four-charged-after-drug-bust/3930012
 
Man charged after firearms and hydroponic cannabis set-up located - Roselands

Man charged after firearms and hydroponic cannabis set-up located - Roselands

A man will appear in court today after police allegedly located firearms and drugs in a south-western Sydney home.

About 7am today (Tuesday 3 April 2012), Australian Customs and Border Protection officers executed search and seizure warrants at a home in Roselands, as part of their investigation into the alleged importation of a prohibited substance.

Police attached to Campsie Local Area Command were subsequently notified after a semi-automatic rifle and a large amount of ammunition was located.

During a further search of the home, it’s alleged officers located an indoor hydroponic cannabis set-up.

All items were seized and a 33-year-old man was arrested by police at the home.

He was taken to Campsie Police Station where he was charged with possess prohibited firearm; possess ammunition; and cultivate prohibited plant.

He was refused bail and due to appear in Burwood Local Court today (Tuesday 3 April 2012).​

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/news/l...nb3YuYXUlMkZtZWRpYSUyRjIyNDU4Lmh0bWwmYWxsPTE=
 
Acer locates lab

Acer locates lab

Acer Taskforce detectives have uncovered what is believed to be a clandestine drug laboratory in Hadfield this morning.

The lab was located following the execution of a warrant at a Jensen Street residential property at around 6.45am.

Members from the Clandestine Laboratory Squad are attending the address to assess the set up.

A 22-year-old Hadfield man was arrested and is currently assisting police with their enquiries.

Local community assistance is important – anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 fuk cops or visit www.grasshoppers.com.au. This can be done in any drug induced state.​

http://www.vicpolicenews.com.au/more-news/9225-acer-locates-lab.html
 
Cops bust West African drug syndicate

Cops bust West African drug syndicate

A MAJOR crime syndicate with tentacles reaching West Africa has allegedly been smashed by the NSW Drug Squad.

A year-long undercover operation was set up last year into the West African organised-crime syndicate allegedly importing and supplying ‘’ice’’ .

Police say the arrest of seven Sydney men has dismantled the syndicate dealing in “ice” in a two-day operation in Sydney and Adelaide.

Strike force Bellevue was set up early last year to investigate the alleged involvement of the crime syndicate from West Africa.

About 2pm yesterday, an undercover police officer met with four men in the car park of a hotel in Bankstown.

Police will allege the men supplied the officer with two kilos of a drug believed to be “ice” in exchange for a sum of money.

Police from the Tactical Operations Unit subsequently arrested three men - aged 47, 40 and 35 - at the scene.

The fourth man, aged 37, fled in a vehicle, but was arrested a short time later after the car crashed into the front fence of a nearby residence.

All four men were charged with supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity) and refused bail to appear in Bankstown Local Court today..

Drug Squad detectives also executed search warrants at two premises in Adelaide last night, assisted by South Australian Police.

Further search warrants were carried out this morning at Riverwood, Bexley, Granville, Chiswick and Quakers Hill.

As a result, Strike Force Bellevue detectives arrested another three men: a 43-year-old at the Riverwood address; a 42-year-old at the Bexley address; and a 45-year-old at the Granville address.

They are all expected to be charged today with supply prohibited drug (commercial quantity).​

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...n-drug-syndicate/story-fn7y9brv-1226318556205
 
Man charged over $2 mil drug supply

Man charged over $2 mil drug supply

A Lake Macquarie man has been charged with selling $2 million worth of amphetamines.
The 29-year-old Barnsley man was arrested at Edgeworth yesterday, while he was allegedly doing a drug deal.

Police then searched two homes at Barnsley and Boolaroo and allegedly found drugs at both locations.

The man has been charged with two counts of supplying a commercial quantity of drugs and four other drug offences.

Police allege the man sold in excess of 2 kilograms of amphetamines over past month.
The 29-year-old has been refused bail and will face Newcastle Local Court today.

Lake Macquarie Commander, Detective Superintendent Craig Rae says he's extremely pleased with the result.

"Arresting and charging those who engage in the supply of illicit drugs is a primary priority for our local area command and our investigations into these criminal enterprises will continue," he said.​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-04/man-charged-over-242-mill-drug-supply/3931682
 
COLLINGWOOD

A MAN has been charged after police uncovered an alleged clandestine drug laboratory in Collingwood last week.
The 39-year-old Collingwood man was charged with a number of drug-related offences, including trafficking, possessing a drug of dependence and possessing pre-cursor chemicals.
Police shut down the alleged laboratory in a Cromwell St warehouse on Wednesday.
The man has been bailed to face the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court next month.

http://melbourne-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/street-watch-in-melbourne-and-yarra/
 
Drug trafficker jailed

Drug trafficker jailed

A convicted drug trafficker has been sentenced to four and a half years jail in the ACT Supreme Court.

Jeremy Nguyen, 30, was convicted of trafficking drugs after police found amounts of methamphetamine and MDMA in a house where he appeared to be living.

Some of the drugs were found in a locked kitchen drawer and others in a bedroom.

Justice Hillary Penfold told the court she accepted Nguyen had had a difficult life, after being introduced to heroin by his father when he was only 13.

She also noted the many efforts Nguyen had made to beat his addictions to drugs.

But she told the court she accepted the prosecution submission that Nguyen's trafficking in drugs was motivated by personal gain.

Nguyen will be eligible for parole in October next year.​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-05/jail-for-canberra-drug-trafficker/3935200
 
Man stopped at booze bus found with firearms

Man stopped at booze bus found with firearms

A man stopped at a booze bus in Perth has tested positive to drugs.

The 22-year-old man from Donnybrook gave a positive test to amphetamines.

Police say a search of his car also uncovered an army bayonet, a baseball bat, a stolen rifle and ammunition.

Police say inquiries have revealed the firearm was one of four stolen during a burglary in Banjup in 2008 and inquiries into how the motorist obtained it are continuing.​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-05/man-stopped-at-drug-test-found-with-firearms/3934924
 
Four accused of outback drug trafficking

Four accused of outback drug trafficking

Police say a tip-off has helped them uncover a serious drug dealing operation in the south-west Queensland town of Charleville.

Four men have been charged with drug trafficking, with two men appearing in the Charleville Magistrates Court yesterday and a 19-year-old and 20-year-old to appear later this month.

Inspector Keith McDonald says the charges were laid after a long-running investigation.

"As a result of that covert operation, which has gone on now for a number of months - over four months - it resulted in the execution of a number of search warrants on a number of residences within the Charleville district yesterday," he said.

"The trafficking charge relates to selling within the Charleville area.

"[It is] a major issue from the perspective of ... the harm that it does to communities and families."​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-05/four-accused-of-outback-drug-trafficking/3934472
 
A dozen men charged after Lone Wolf dawn raids

A dozen men charged after Lone Wolf dawn raids

Police say they're continuing to investigate the activities of the Lone Wolf bikie gang on the mid-north coast.

Around 100 police raided homes in Coffs Harbour, Sawtell, Boambee, Coramba and Toormina and later searched the gang's clubhouse.

Officers will allege they found cash, drugs and stolen goods during the dawn raids.

Superintendent Mark Holahan says the 12 men arrested are either members or associates of the gang.

"We allege that the 12 people we have in custody have engaged in drug distribution up to the highest level, have been involved in violent crime and we're also taking action against them for participating in a criminal group," he said.

The men, mostly aged in their twenties and forties, were refused bail to face Coffs Harbour Local Court today.

They were charged with a total of 63 offences, including drug supply, break and enter and knowingly dealing with the proceeds of crime.

Superintendent Holahan says Strike Force Oriental has smashed drug distribution in the area and dismantled the Lone Wolf gang's local chapter.

"We're confident that this action we've taken today, together with the conviction of three Rebel members from an outlaw motorcycle group last year are sending quite a strong message to those other outlaw motorcycle groups in this command that we will not tolerate your behaviour and your activities," he said.​

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-04-...rug-and-assault-offences-after-dawn-r/3933272
 
200kgs of cocaine seized in Pacific waters

200kgs of cocaine seized in Pacific waters

Australian, New Caledonian and United States authorities have disrupted an international cocaine syndicate attempting to import an estimated 200 kilograms of cocaine into Australia from South America.

The joint operation began in March this year when the Australian Federal Police (AFP) was provided intelligence by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to a vessel suspected of carrying a large quantity of cocaine.

The vessel was en route to Australia after departing from South America, but its exact location was unknown.

The AFP and Australian Customs and Border Protection Service launched Operation Saba and subsequently located the vessel in waters north west of New Caledonia.

The AFP’s International Liaison Network contacted New Caledonian authorities who boarded the vessel on Saturday, 31 March 2012 and located the illicit drugs.

New Caledonian authorities seized approximately 200kgs of cocaine and have charged three people with a range of offences.

New Caledonian authorities will conduct further forensic testing to determine the exact weight and purity of the cargo.

AFP National Manager Serious and Organised Crime Kevin Zuccato said today this significant seizure was an outstanding result for the AFP and its international law enforcement partners.

“This demonstrates that geography is not an impediment to the AFP regarding our ability to disrupt the flow of narcotics into Australia,” Assistant Commissioner Zuccato said.

“This investigation clearly demonstrates that the AFP’s relationships with both national and international law enforcement, through our International Liaison Network, are stronger than ever and people seeking to bring narcotics into Australia need to sit up and take note.

“Australian authorities can, and will continue to combat the movement of illicit drugs across international borders.”

Customs and Border Protection Deputy CEO Border Management Marion Grant applauded the joint operation.

“These are the results that can be achieved when our law enforcement agencies work together and use strong intelligence to target criminals,” Deputy CEO Grant said.

“Following on from the recent seizure of 300kg of cocaine, in Bundaberg in November 2011, this seizure highlights that we act to stop drugs at and beyond our borders.”

Investigations remain ongoing in Australia and internationally.​

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/mediaRelease20120404.asp
 
BankSA Crime Stoppers continues to help shut down drug labs

BankSA Crime Stoppers continues to help shut down drug labs

South Australia Police shut down 42 clandestine drug laboratories last year, with the help of the community through BankSA Crime Stoppers.
The detection of drug labs has increased steadily in recent years, with calls to BankSA Crime Stoppers producing information that has helped locate the labs and identify those involved in the high-risk, dangerous business of backyard drug manufacturing.
Described by police as "chemical nightmares", the laboratories are a major concern not just for the dangerous drugs they produce, but also for environmental and health risks.

Unskilled drug cooks deal with toxic, flammable, explosive and reactive chemicals and create a volatile situation, with a real potential to lead to explosions or emission of deadly gases that can have a severe impact on neighbours and the local community.

BankSA Crime Stoppers regularly urges members of the public to call in if they can help identify a clandestine drug lab.


Dirty, dangerous drug labs are closed down thanks to calls to BankSA Crime Stoppers

What are the signs that there could be a drug lab operating?

Suspect properties often have blackened or covered windows, steel bars on windows, door padlocks and elaborate security systems.

They may be frequently visited late at night or the property may have a distinct odour coming from it, such as the smell of chemicals, ammonia, aniseed or even a strong smell similar to cat urine.

People involved with operating clandestine drug labs should not be approached, as they often carry firearms and can be dangerous.

Anyone who believes they know of a clandestine drug lab should contact BankSA Crime Stoppers and provide the information, anonymously if preferred, that can help close the lab down before it harms innocent neighbours and the environment.​

http://www.sapolicenews.com.au/more...rs-continues-to-help-shut-down-drug-labs.html
 
Police arrest more than 140 in criminal crackdown

Police arrest more than 140 in criminal crackdown

Police have arrested more than 140 people and seized drugs and weapons in a crackdown on known North Island criminals.

Dozens of search warrants were executed this week as part of Operation Safe Home, which involved police in Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and the eastern and central districts.

Eighty people were arrested in the central district alone, while Gisborne police knocked on 157 doors.

Lower North Island police head Detective Superintendent Paul Kench said a number of people had warrants for their arrest and others for breaching bail conditions.

Many will face more serious charges, including cultivating cannabis, possession of methamphetamine and cannabis, burglary, possession of firearms and assault with intent to injure.

Mr Kench said in several instances, police found cannabis seedlings and mature plants, as well as firearms and stolen vehicles.


The crackdown follows a similar operation before Christmas in which 150 people were arrested.

"We said then that we would continue to send a strong message to criminals and communities that police intend on taking a firm approach to proactively detecting, investigating and resolving offences, such as burglaries and drug offending in the Lower North," he said.

Mr Kench said the operation was an example of how police districts across the lower North Island were now working alongside each other to prevent crime and keep residents safe.

- APNZ​

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10797026
 
Harrods basket drug smuggler has appeal dismissed

Harrods basket drug smuggler has appeal dismissed

A man jailed for his role in a multi-million dollar drug syndicate that imported ecstasy hidden inside Harrods gift baskets has had his appeal dismissed.

John Apostolakis was last year found guilty of importing the class B drug MDMA, also known as ecstasy, and was sentenced to three years and three months in prison.

The 38-year-old was one of 16 people arrested in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch after a police investigation into the smuggling of 100,000 ecstasy tablets over a three-month period.

Through his lawyer Apostolakis argued a number of points had prejudiced his trial.

However, his appeal against conviction has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal, which ruled there was no prejudice and that none of his appeal points were successful.

The court found there was sufficient material for a jury to have concluded beyond reasonable doubt that Apostolakis had been involved in or been party to the importation of ecstasy.​

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10797021
 
Police believe they have have smashed one of Victoria's largest drug cultivation syndicates, discovering cannabis worth more than $29 million after a series of raids in Melbourne's north-west.
More than 250 police raided properties across Brimbank, Melton, Wyndham and Hume areas about 7.30am as part of a seven-month investigation that unveiled an alleged organised crime syndicate with links to Vietnam.
Police say it is one of the most significant hauls of cannabis in their history.

Sea of green ... Police have released pictures of just some of the 2000-strong cannabis crop. Photo: Victoria Police
Eleven people have been arrested and are being interviewed by police.
Investigators this morning seized more than 5200 plants, with an estimated street value more than $20 million, but are still trying to determine the scale of the crop. Earlier raids uncovered about $9 million worth of the drug
Operation Permute investigators executed eight warrants and seized more than 2000 cannabis plants and 53 kilograms of dried cannabis in earlier raids.
Divisional Acting Superintendent Stephen Mutton said police would continue to target people involved in the cultivation and distribution of illicit drugs.
"As a result of this operation we have been able to disrupt the activities of a significant and sophisticated organised crime syndicate operating in our state,” he said.
“Operation Permute highlights the commitment Victoria Police has to dismantle organised crime and reduce the impact of drugs in our community.”
The investigation was led by the Fawkner Divisional Response Unit and supported by the Criminal Proceeds Squad, Crime Department and Dog Squad, along with local uniform members and detectives.
Australian Federal Police, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship, the Australian Taxation Office, and various electricity companies also assisted police with the operation.
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Gaol for a Chinese national who imported ContacNT

Gaol for a Chinese national who imported ContacNT

A 22-year-old Chinese man, Mr Wenteng Chen has received a 13 month gaol sentence in the Sydney District Court for attempting to import more than two kilograms of ContacNT, which contained 735 grams of pseudoephedrine.

In March 2011, Customs and Border Protection officers in Sydney intercepted an air freight package from China containing clothes, sandals and sanitary napkins.

Inspection of the sanitary napkins revealed bags of pink and yellow granules concealed inside. These granules were identified as ContacNT.

ContacNT is a cold and flu medication sold over the counter in China. It contains high amounts of pseudoephedrine, a precursor chemical used to manufacture amphetamine-type substances, such as methamphetamine. Importing pseudoephedrine into Australia is prohibited without a permit.

Customs and Border Protection officers subsequently executed a search warrant at the residential address the parcel was addressed to. Mr Chen, who was present at the premises said he was paid a small amount of money by his friend to collect the parcel.

“I’m concerned about the increased number of individuals who are offered money to pick up packages containing illicit drugs and precursors, even if they think the package is harmless,” Customs and Border Protection National Manager Investigations Kingsley Woodford-Smith said.

“People need to be aware that they will face the full force of the law if they get involved with the importation of illicit drugs and precursors whether they know what is in the package or not.

“Anyone who imports a marketable amount of a border controlled precursor, such as pseudoephedrine, could face a fine of up to $330,000 and/or 15 years in prison.”

Mr Chen was found guilty of one count of importing a Tier 1 good, namely pseudoephedrine, contrary to section 233BAA(4) of the Customs Act 1901.​

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/mediaRelease20120419_1.asp
 
Man gaoled for attempting to import pseudoephedrine in lamps and vases

Man gaoled for attempting to import pseudoephedrine in lamps and vases

A 23-year-old Malaysian man, Mr Jackson Lee, was sentenced in the Adelaide District Court to three years gaol after pleading guilty to charges of attempting to import 5 kilograms of ContacNT, which contained almost 1.7 kilograms of pseudoephedrine.

In August 2011, Customs and Border Protection officers examined two parcels from Malaysia consigned to an address in South Australia.

The parcels contained a total of 85 LED table lamps. The base of each lamp contained a sealed battery pack which contained a quantity of pink and yellow granules, which were identified as ContacNT.

ContacNT is a cold and flu medication sold over the counter in China. It contains high amounts of pseudoephedrine, a precursor chemical used to manufacture amphetamine-type substances such as methamphetamine. Importing pseudoephedrine into Australia is prohibited without a permit.

In September 2011, Customs and Border Protection officers executed search warrants at two addresses in Adelaide. At one residence they found two ceramic vases, each with a quantity of pink and yellow granules in the base, which were identified as ContacNT.

Mr Lee pleaded guilty to one count of importing a marketable quantity of a border controlled precursor and one count of attempting to import a marketable quantity of a border controlled precursor in contravention of the Criminal Code Act 1995.

People charged and convicted with importing a marketable amount of a border controlled precursor, such as pseudoephedrine, could face a fine of up to $330,000 or 15 years in prison, or both.

In this case the judge reduced the man’s sentence from four years to three years in recognition of his early guilty plea.​

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/mediaRelease20120419.asp
 
12 month suspended sentenced for Cairns man convicted of attempting to import ephedra

12 month suspended sentenced for Cairns man convicted of attempting to import ephedra

A 36-year-old Cairns man has received a 12 months suspended sentence for attempting to import 32 kilograms of ephedra. Ephedrine can be extracted from ephedra and is used to produce methamphetamine.

In July 2011, Customs and Border Protection officers at Cairns Airport intercepted an air cargo consignment from China consisting of two cartons labelled as ‘thyme extract.’

Examination of the cartons revealed 31 plastic bags of green powder, which was confirmed to be ephedra, containing 186 grams of ephedrine.

Ephedra is a plant that is used in traditional Chinese medicine. It is illegal to import ephedra into Australia without an import permit as it contains ephedrine which is a precursor used to produce amphetamine-type substances, such as methamphetamine.

During the investigation, Customs and Border Protection officers also found two postal items addressed to the Queensland man that contained laboratory glassware, which can be used to manufacture illicit drugs. This matter was referred to Queensland Police and the man was also sentenced to three months imprisonment under the Drugs Misuse Act 1986.

Customs and Border Protection National Manager Investigations, Kingsley Woodford-Smith warned that harsh penalties apply to individuals attempting to import precursor chemicals.

“Customs and Border Protection is committed to deterring those persons involved in the illicit drug manufacturing industry in Australia by working alongside other law enforcement agencies,” Mr Woodford-Smith said.​

http://www.customs.gov.au/site/mediaRelease20120417.asp
 
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