Employees of Melbourne Airport (Australia) have been accused of working for drug cartels who tried to bring drugs into Australia, the British newspaper Guardian reported, referring to an investigation by Border Guard Services. moreover, some of them are suspected of working in the framework of organized crime," the border guard service reported. According to the newspaper, it was also discovered that international airline crews hid illegal cigarettes and tobacco products in double-bottomed suitcases. This was allegedly done to avoid paying a large amount of customs duty. "It was found that two members of the international crews performed their duties under the influence of prohibited substances, which canceled at least one visa in Australia," the newspaper noted. Australian Border Force Superintendent Kelly-Ann Parish noted that the investigation is ongoing and has focused on several individuals in aviation who are allegedly linked to transnational organized crime groups.
Airport employees in Australia have been accused of working for drug cartels
01.07.2024 13:03 |
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