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Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia

Australian police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers in western Sydney. The record-breaking haul was stored in plastic tubs beneath fake floors and shipping containers. Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the discovery.

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Police confirmed the specific weight of the cocaine and the estimated street value.

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  1. Australia's Largest Cocaine Seizure Recorded in Sydney

    Australian police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers in western Sydney. The record-breaking haul was stored in plastic tubs beneath fake floors and shipping containers. Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the discovery.

    What's confirmed:

    • Police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine in western Sydney.
    • The drug was hidden in underground bunkers beneath shipping containers and fake floors.
    • The cocaine was stored in plastic tubs.
    • The street value of the haul is estimated at 816 million Australian dollars.
    • This is the largest cocaine seizure in Australian history.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The cocaine shipment is worth almost 500 million euros.
    • The drugs are valued at 800 million dollars.
    • A boat ramp bust led to the discovery.
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