Australian record 1.8 tons of crystal meth seized at port
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Australian officials say they have seized the nation's largest haul of methamphetamine at the Melbourne waterfront in a shipment of almost 1.6 metric tons (1.8 tons) of the illicit drug hidden in stereo speakers shipped from Bangkok.
Australian Border Force said in a statement on Friday 37 kilograms (82 pounds) of heroin was also been seized in the recent shipment. The drugs had an estimated combined street value of $848 million.
Police have yet to make an arrest.
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Australian Border Force Regional Commander Craig Palmer said the record seizure of the drug known as crystal meth or ice would have a significant impact on drug supply.
Australia is being increasingly targeted by drug cartels because of the relatively high prices Australians are prepared to pay for illicit drugs.