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$15mil Ecstasy bust [AUS]
#5779498 - 06/22/06 03:47 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Raids net $15m ecstasy haul From: AAP June 22, 2006
POLICE say they have cracked a key ecstasy syndicate, after seizing up to $15 million worth of the drug in raids across eastern Sydney.
About 250,000 tablets, 18 kilograms of MDMA, the powder used to make the drug, and two pill pressers have been confiscated during a series of drug raids at the weekend.
About $100,000 in cash was also seized, police said.
A 32-year-old Coogee man and a 42-year-old Bondi Junction man were arrested as officers attached to the NSW Police Special Crime Unit and NSW Crime Commission pounced on properties at Coogee, Bondi Junction and Zetland.
The men face court next month on several drug charges.
New South Wales Police Commissioner Ken Moroney today said the tablets had a street value of $12.5 million and the powder was worth $2.5 million.
He said the raids disrupted a major drug operation in Sydney's eastern suburbs.
"What we have uncovered here are those who, clearly, are prepared to trade in death and injury to people within the community," Mr Moroney said.
"These drugs are sometimes euphemistically ... referred to as recreational drugs, (but) there is nothing recreational about being dead.
"There is nothing recreational about being injured by way of mental health problems or other associated health problems.
"These are not recreational drugs."
NSW Police Minister Carl Scully said the arrests sent a strong message to those involved in the illegal manufacture of drugs.
"I am delighted with this result and wish to pay tribute to the professionalism of the police involved,'' Mr Scully said.
"Drugs are a scourge on our society. This result sends out a tough message to those who peddle misery - your criminal behaviour will not be tolerated."
Another very very large bust in Australia. Second multi million bust in a year.
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Stonerguy
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the_notorious said: Another very very large bust in Australia. Second multi million bust in a year.
I bet the market dosn't even have a dent in it though.
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JeeBuzz
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Re: $15mil Ecstasy bust [AUS] [Re: Stonerguy]
#5782425 - 06/22/06 11:30 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Not at all. There have been some pretty big busts in the last 12 months and the supply for me personally has not been affected at all.
I wonder when the authorities will realise this and try a new approach.
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Le_Canard
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Re: $15mil Ecstasy bust [AUS] [Re: Stonerguy]
#5782499 - 06/22/06 11:52 PM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Stonerguy said:
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the_notorious said: Another very very large bust in Australia. Second multi million bust in a year.
I bet the market dosn't even have a dent in it though.
Yes, I've heard the Aussies love their X.
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Re: $15mil Ecstasy bust [AUS] [Re: Le_Canard]
#5782939 - 06/23/06 03:34 AM (17 years, 9 months ago) |
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Yeah, highest rate of ecstasy use per capita in the world. For every 1 lab that they bust, another 5 are setting up. Its rediculous how the government thinks they can win.
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