Pages - 26 March 2013 - 27 people arrested and $8.2 million worth of drugs seized in joint operation

Minister for Home Affairs Jason Clare today congratulated the Australian Federal Police, the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service and state law enforcement agencies on a successful investigation targeting drugs sent through the mail. The joint operation has led to the arrest of 20 people and the seizure of 18.1 kilograms of illicit drugs worth $8.2 million.. People who purchase illegal drugs via the internet and have them mailed to Australia are committing a criminal offence with penalties ranging up to life imprisonment and fines up to $850,000.

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