Spanish-Bolivian man had $1.3 million of cocaine in his luggage: AFP
A Spanish-Bolivian dual national has been charged with allegedly importing about four kilograms of cocaine on a flight to Melbourne.
The 56-year-old man landed at Melbourne International Airport on Monday, arriving from Doha, Qatar.
Australian Border Force officers examined the man's baggage and allegedly discovered about four kilograms of a substance concealed in the lining of two suitcases.
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A Spanish-Bolivian dual national has been arrested and accused of smuggling cocaine at Melbourne International Airport. Australian Border Force/Australian Federal Police
They conducted a presumptive test of the substance which allegedly returned a positive result for cocaine.
Australian Federal Police then arrested the man in the terminal.
This amount of cocaine has an estimated street value of $1.3 million and had the potential to equate to 20,000 individual street deals.
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The cocaine had an estimated street value of $1.3 million. Australian Border Force/Australian Federal Police
The man faced court in Melbourne on Tuesday, charged with possession and importing.
He was remanded in custody and is expected to reappear in court on August 13.
If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
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