Pair charged after allegedly smuggling heroin worth $32 million from China
Two Western Sydney men have been busted allegedly trying to smuggle over 60kg of heroin into Australia.
The pair landed in Brisbane after flying in from China yesterday, when an X-ray examination of their luggage raised suspicions.
Further searches allegedly found multiple blue satchels containing a white powder substance, which was hidden in the lining of wallets, pencil cases and laptop bags.
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Around 65kg of heroin was allegedly found. Supplied
Presumptive testing of the powder returned a positive result for heroin, with 65kg of the product located in the luggage.
It has an estimated street value of $32 million.
The men, a 27-year-old from Lethbridge Park and a 25-year-old man from Tragear, were arrested at the scene by Australian Federal Police (AFP).
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The men could face life imprisonment if found guilty. Supplied
They were charged with one count of importing a commercial quantity of a border-controlled drug.
If the pair are found guilty, they could face life imprisonment.
They will appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court today.
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