Key Points
2.4 tonnes of cocaine worth USD 677 million was recovered and 12 people were arrested in connection with the case.. Authorities intercepted 2.4 tonnes of cocaine aboard a vessel bound for Australia..
An international drug ring was busted following a joint operation between the US and Australian law enforcement, following which, 2.4 tonnes of cocaine aboard a vessel bound for Australia off the coast of South America was intercepted..
The amount was equivalent to half of Australia's estimated annual consumption, making the operation one of the biggest drug busts that Australian police have been involved in...
Three people who were suspected to be members of the "Australian arm of a drug syndicate" were arrested with 1.2 tonnes of fake cocaine on December 30 for allegedly making three trips to collect the packages...
Western Australia police commissioner Col Blanch applauded the success of "Operation Beech" and said it sent a message to international drug traffickers that their drugs are not welcome...
