World● ElevatedJun 22 · Jun 22, 2026, 6:50 AM
Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
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The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison.
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