#AceNewsReport – June.18: An AFP-led investigation into the activities of an airline freight employee suspected of using his role to advise multiple criminal syndicates about law enforcement interest into incoming consignments, resulted in officers executing two search warrants on Tuesday, 8 June 2021.

This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) & Australian Border Force (ABF) IRONSIDE: Two Sydney men – one an airline freight worker – charged for allegedly importing 156 kilograms of pseudoephedrine

Publish date: Wednesday, 16 June 2021, Publish time: 4:00pm: Editor’s Note: Stills of the seizure are available via Hightail.

It is alleged a 51-year-old Darling Point man, who is an airline freight worker, and a 36-year-old East Hills man were involved in importing 156 kilograms of pseudoephedrine in fabric rolls from India via air cargo, which was seized by Australian Border Force officers in October 2020.

On 8 June 2021, police executed search warrants at the homes of the East Hills man and the Darling Point man.

Approximately 15,000 in cash and multiple electronic devices were seized from the East Hills home, while a mobile phone was seized from the search warrant at Darling Point.

Both men were arrested at their homes and charged with importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor, namely pseudoephedrine, contrary to section 307.11 of the Criminal Code (Cth).

The maximum penalty for this offence is 25 years’ imprisonment.

The 36-year-old East Hills man is scheduled to appear before Central Local Court today (16 June 2021).

The 51-year-old Darling Point man is scheduled to appear before Central Local Court on 4 August 2021.

Police have not ruled out further charges for these men.

Additional Notes:

Media are encouraged to include help-seeking information in stories about illicit drugs to minimise any negative impact on people in the community. The following services provide people with access to support and information.

• For free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drug treatment services call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.
• Access free 24/7 drug and alcohol counselling online.
• For information about drug and alcohol addiction treatment or support, go to the Turning Point website.

#AceNewsDesk report ………Published: Jun.18: 2021:

Editor says #AceNewsDesk reports by https://t.me/acenewsdaily and all our posts, also links can be found at here for Twitter and Live Feeds https://acenewsroom.wordpress.com/ and thanks for following as always appreciate every like, reblog or retweet and free help and guidance tips on your PC software or need help & guidance from our experts AcePCHelp.WordPress.Com