Almost three tonnes of cocaine found buried under Sydney property in Australia’s biggest ever seizure, police say

Australian federal police seized 2.7 tonnes of cocaine on Friday, marking Australia's largest ever cocaine bust. The drugs were discovered in hidden bunkers beneath shipping containers at a semi-rural property in Londonderry, on the western outskirts of Sydney. Two men have been arrested and charged in connection with the seizure. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) stated that the operation, codenamed "Operation Ironside," involved extensive surveillance and intelligence gathering. This significant quantity of cocaine is estimated to have a street value of hundreds of millions of dollars. The AFP has indicated that investigations are ongoing to identify and dismantle the broader criminal network involved in this large-scale drug importation. The seizure is a major blow to organised crime operating within Australia and highlights the persistent challenges in combating international drug trafficking.