An 83-year-old man has been arrested by Australian authorities for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the country. He appeared in the Melbourne Magistrate’s Court where he faces charges related to drug possession. His next court appearance is scheduled for October 3.
The suspect, a UK national, was reportedly apprehended at Melbourne Airport with two kilograms of a controlled substance. According to a joint statement from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and Australian Border Force (ABF), the man came under scrutiny after an X-ray scan of his carry-on bags revealed a concealed white substance in his black duffel bag. Subsequent testing confirmed the substance to be heroin. The AFP took over the case and arrested him at the International Arrivals Baggage Examination area.
Detective Superintendent Jason McArthur of the AFP emphasized the severe impact of illicit drugs on individuals and communities, pledging continued efforts to intercept such substances at the border. He noted that the amount seized could have resulted in 10,000 individual doses of heroin if it had entered Australia.
McArthur expressed gratitude to the Melbourne Airport Aviation Operations team for their cooperation in handling the case. Superintendent Kelly-Anne Parish of the ABF highlighted the vigilance of officers at Melbourne International Airport in detecting potential threats. She underscored the agency’s commitment to preventing illicit drugs from entering the country, emphasizing the deployment of advanced detection techniques.
Parish warned potential offenders that attempts to evade border controls would be met with enforcement and prosecution, noting the serious penalties, including life imprisonment, associated with drug trafficking offences in Australia.
In other news – Akon discusses Costa Titch’s highly anticipated unreleased album
Akon, in a recent interview on the Podcast and Chill with Mac G and Sol Phenduka, fondly recalled Costa Titch, the late South African artist who tragically passed away shortly after signing with Akon’s record label.
Costa Titch, whose real name was Costantinos Tsobanoglou, collaborated with Akon on a remix of his popular Amapiano track, Big Flexa. Akon spoke warmly of Costa, describing him as a game-changer in the music industry. He praised Costa’s performances and dancing, emphasizing that Costa embodied the spirit of Africa through his artistry. Read More
