Australia seize $700mln worth of meth hidden in gel bras February 15, 2016 - 09:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A Chinese man and three Hong Kong nationals face life in prison after more than A$1bn ($700mln) worth of methamphetamine was seized in Sydney, BBC News reports. Authorities said 720 liters of liquid methamphetamine, much of it hidden inside gel bra inserts, was sent from Hong Kong. Justice Minister Michael Keenan said crime gangs had sought to profit from Australia's "lucrative ice market". He said it was among the largest drug busts in the country's history. "Ice" is a street name for methamphetamine in Australia. Minister Keenan said: "3.6 million individual hits of ice were taken off our streets with a street value of $1.26 billion". The liquid could have made 500kg (1,100 pounds) of high-grade crystal meth, Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commander Chris Sheehan said. Sheehan said the AFP worked closely with Chinese authorities as part of Taskforce Blaze, which cracks down on international methamphetamine trafficking syndicates.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
