Australian authorities have seized a record-breaking shipment of cocaine, worth an estimated £300 million, after storming a secret underground bunker in rural New South Wales. The operation, codenamed Operation Raptor, involved hundreds of officers and spanned several months. The bunker, hidden beneath a farm shed, contained 2.
5 tonnes of cocaine, marking the largest single seizure in Australian history. Three men have been arrested and charged with drug trafficking. The haul is believed to be linked to international cartels.
Labor leaders have raised concerns about the cost of living impact of drug money on communities. The seizure is a blow to organised crime but highlights the enduring challenge of the drug trade.