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BRISBANE, Australia – A man appeared in a Brisbane, Australia court on Friday after allegedly tryng to import over 17 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine into Australia.

The 35-year old Melbourne man was selected for a search by Australian Border Force (ABF) Officers after arriving at Brisbane International Airport on a flight from Kuala Lumpur last month. UABF officers noticed a package in his luggage containing a white crystalline substance.

Preliminary testing returned a positive result for methamphetamine. A further search of the man’s luggage revealed additional packages containing a white crystalline substance.

Testing conducted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) determined that there were over 14 kilograms of heroin and almost 3 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed within the man's luggage.

The man was charged with importing a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs, for which the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.

AFP Brisbane Airport Police Commander Murray Ferguson said Australian investigators were working with Royal Malaysia Police and other agencies to identify the source of the narcotics and the syndicate behind the importation.

"This is a significant detection and seizure. The Australian Federal Police continues to work with domestic and international law enforcement partners to stay one step ahead of criminal syndicates who would seek to do harm to Australians," A/g Commander Ferguson said Friday.

"We will continue to use every resource available to us to disrupt and bring to justice people attempting to import illicit drugs."

Australian Border Force Queensland Regional Commander Terry Price said the detection should send a clear message to any traveller considering importing illicit drugs.

"The ABF has sophisticated intelligence and technology at its disposal, and in this case these were complimented by one of our highly-skilled officers who used their intuition to identify the individual of concern and this large amount of drugs," Commander Price said Friday.

"Protecting the Australian community from illicit drugs is an operational priority for the ABF and once again, we have prevented harmful drugs reaching Queensland streets."

BRISBANE, Australia – A man appeared in a Brisbane, Australia court on Friday after allegedly tryng to import over 17 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine into Australia.

The 35-year old Melbourne man was selected for a search by Australian Border Force (ABF) Officers after arriving at Brisbane International Airport on a flight from Kuala Lumpur last month. UABF officers noticed a package in his luggage containing a white crystalline substance.

Preliminary testing returned a positive result for methamphetamine. A further search of the man’s luggage revealed additional packages containing a white crystalline substance.

Testing conducted by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) determined that there were over 14 kilograms of heroin and almost 3 kilograms of methamphetamine concealed within the man's luggage.

The man was charged with importing a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs, for which the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.

AFP Brisbane Airport Police Commander Murray Ferguson said Australian investigators were working with Royal Malaysia Police and other agencies to identify the source of the narcotics and the syndicate behind the importation.

"This is a significant detection and seizure. The Australian Federal Police continues to work with domestic and international law enforcement partners to stay one step ahead of criminal syndicates who would seek to do harm to Australians," A/g Commander Ferguson said Friday.

"We will continue to use every resource available to us to disrupt and bring to justice people attempting to import illicit drugs."

Australian Border Force Queensland Regional Commander Terry Price said the detection should send a clear message to any traveller considering importing illicit drugs.

"The ABF has sophisticated intelligence and technology at its disposal, and in this case these were complimented by one of our highly-skilled officers who used their intuition to identify the individual of concern and this large amount of drugs," Commander Price said Friday.

"Protecting the Australian community from illicit drugs is an operational priority for the ABF and once again, we have prevented harmful drugs reaching Queensland streets."