Australian border force seizes 2 tons of cocaine hidden in concrete mixers

The drugs were found inside industrial machinery shipped from South America to a port in New South Wales.

Australian Border Force officers discovered approximately 2 tons of cocaine concealed inside concrete mixers and construction equipment.

The shipment arrived at a port in New South Wales and was flagged for inspection based on intelligence from international partners.

Authorities arrested several suspects connected to the importation and are investigating links to an organized crime syndicate.

Australia has seen a series of large cocaine seizures in recent years as domestic prices remain among the highest in the world.