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AFP uncover 14kg of cocaine hidden in fruit pulp at Melbourne Airport

ABC Australia · May 15, 2026, 2:01 AM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Australia's cocaine usage has risen significantly in recent years, wastewater monitoring shows.
  • Border agencies have uncovered 14 kilograms of cocaine inside a fruit pulp shipment at Melbourne Airport.
  • A physical examination found 16 boxes of interest with drugs concealed inside.

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Australia's cocaine usage has risen significantly in recent years, wastewater monitoring shows. (Supplied: AFP)

Border agencies have uncovered 14 kilograms of cocaine inside a fruit pulp shipment at Melbourne Airport.

A physical examination found 16 boxes of interest with drugs concealed inside.

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