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Australian police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine in what has become the largest bust on record

Euronews · Jun 22, 2026, 7:24 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country’s largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million.

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Australian police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine in what has become the largest bust on record

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