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FYI I' thinking of doing a long walk up a beach this year...

NSW Police search for cocaine packages washed up on several beaches​



THEAUSTRALIAN.COM.AU02:01

WATCH: how police seized $1 BILLION worth of cocaine​

Crime Editor Mark Morri explains how NSW police seized 770kg of cocaine.

Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages (pictured) but call Triple Zero (000) after seven have been washed up on beaches at Magenta, Blacksmiths, Avoca, and Manly since late Friday. Picture: NSW Police Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages (pictured) but call Triple Zero (000) after seven have been washed up on beaches at Magenta, Blacksmiths, Avoca, and Manly since late Friday. Picture: NSW Police

  • By AISLING BRENNAN

    QUEENSLAND GENERAL NEWS REPORTER
  • NCA NEWSWIRE
  • 7:06PM DECEMBER 24, 2023
Police are urging anyone who may have found a barnacle-covered package washed up on a NSW beach to hand it over, after authorities believe they could contain cocaine.
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.
Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages but call Triple 0. Picture: NSW Police Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages but call Triple 0. Picture: NSW Police
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.
READ MORE: Thousands without power on Christmas Eve | Toddler dies in Christmas Eve tragedy |
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

I wonder what I'd do with 100 kg of pure coke...
 

NSW Police search for cocaine packages washed up on several beaches​



THEAUSTRALIAN.COM.AU02:01

WATCH: how police seized $1 BILLION worth of cocaine​

Crime Editor Mark Morri explains how NSW police seized 770kg of cocaine.

Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages (pictured) but call Triple Zero (000) after seven have been washed up on beaches at Magenta, Blacksmiths, Avoca, and Manly since late Friday. Picture: NSW Police Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages (pictured) but call Triple Zero (000) after seven have been washed up on beaches at Magenta, Blacksmiths, Avoca, and Manly since late Friday. Picture: NSW Police

  • By AISLING BRENNAN

    QUEENSLAND GENERAL NEWS REPORTER
  • NCA NEWSWIRE
  • 7:06PM DECEMBER 24, 2023
Police are urging anyone who may have found a barnacle-covered package washed up on a NSW beach to hand it over, after authorities believe they could contain cocaine.
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.
Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages but call Triple 0. Picture: NSW Police Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages but call Triple 0. Picture: NSW Police
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.
READ MORE: Thousands without power on Christmas Eve | Toddler dies in Christmas Eve tragedy |
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

I wonder what I'd do with 100 kg of pure coke...
You heard of cocaine bear well let's try cocaine shark.. 😏
 

NSW Police search for cocaine packages washed up on several beaches​



THEAUSTRALIAN.COM.AU02:01

WATCH: how police seized $1 BILLION worth of cocaine​

Crime Editor Mark Morri explains how NSW police seized 770kg of cocaine.

Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages (pictured) but call Triple Zero (000) after seven have been washed up on beaches at Magenta, Blacksmiths, Avoca, and Manly since late Friday. Picture: NSW Police Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages (pictured) but call Triple Zero (000) after seven have been washed up on beaches at Magenta, Blacksmiths, Avoca, and Manly since late Friday. Picture: NSW Police

  • By AISLING BRENNAN

    QUEENSLAND GENERAL NEWS REPORTER
  • NCA NEWSWIRE
  • 7:06PM DECEMBER 24, 2023
Police are urging anyone who may have found a barnacle-covered package washed up on a NSW beach to hand it over, after authorities believe they could contain cocaine.
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.
Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages but call Triple 0. Picture: NSW Police Police are warning people not to touch barnacle-encrusted packages but call Triple 0. Picture: NSW Police
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.
READ MORE: Thousands without power on Christmas Eve | Toddler dies in Christmas Eve tragedy |
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

I wonder what I'd do with 100 kg of pure coke...
Scarface all the way baby! 😈
 
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