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Melbourne, VIC

Man allegedly busted with 9kg of methodone at Melbourne Airport

Summary

Drug Offences

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  • the headline was changed: Man allegedly busted with 9kg of methodone at Melbourne Airport

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said the 48-year-old was arrested at Melbourne Airport on Wednesday. Australian Border Force Acting Superintendent Costas Karatzas said travellers who attempted to unlawfully import border-controlled drugs faced severe penalties.

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ABC Newsas they published this story 7.3

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