NSW Police search for cocaine packages washed up on several beaches
Crime Editor Mark Morri explains how NSW police seized 770kg of cocaine.
By AISLING BRENNAN
QUEENSLAND GENERAL NEWS REPORTER- NCA NEWSWIRE
- 7:06PM DECEMBER 24, 2023
NSW Police were alerted by a member of the public after they’d found the package at Magenta, on the NSW Central Coast, about 8pm on Friday.
Police believe the package contains cocaine after it underwent presumptive testing.
A crime scene was established and a wide-ranging search was conducted of the area on Saturday, where officers found three more packages.
When the search continued on Sunday, officers found similar packages at Manly, Avoca and Blacksmiths beaches.
All parcels have been sent for further examination.
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Investigators are urging anyone who may have seen parcels similar to that depicted between Sydney and Newcastle to contact their local police.
The packages recovered so far have had significant barnacle growth covering the outer plastic wrapping.
Police have also warned against anyone who finds the packages and is thinking of removing or opening any of the packages to call Triple 0 immediately.
As inquiries continue, anyone who may have information should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
AISLING BRENNAN
QUEENSLAND GENERAL NEWS REPORTER
Aisling Brennan is the Queensland general news reporter at NCA NewsWire with a focus on covering issues that matter to the Sunshine State, including breaking news, court and crime. Prior to joining the Wire, Aislin... Read more
