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Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine

Australian police seized 2.7 metric tons of cocaine from a property on the outskirts of Sydney. The drugs were hidden in plastic tubs within underground bunkers beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents have been arrested and charged.

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Police discovered a record-breaking amount of cocaine hidden in an elaborate underground bunker system.

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  1. Australia's Largest Cocaine Seizure Found in Sydney Bunkers

    Australian police seized 2.7 metric tons of cocaine from a property on the outskirts of Sydney. The drugs were hidden in plastic tubs within underground bunkers beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents have been arrested and charged.

    What's confirmed:

    • Police seized 2.7 metric tons of cocaine on a property on Sydney's outskirts.
    • The seizure is the largest ever of cocaine in Australia.
    • The drugs were found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers beneath three shipping containers.
    • Two Sydney residents were arrested and charged.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The cocaine is worth an estimated A$816 million.
    • The cocaine is worth $800 million.
    • The cocaine is worth $572 million.
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