The Australian Federal Police arrested a man at Melbourne
International Airport last week, over allegations he attempted to
import 6 kilograms of heroin concealed in his luggage.
The 67-year old Canberra resident was returning from a trip to
Manila, Thailand when he was stopped on arrival in Melbourne on 17
October 2023 by officers from the Australian Border Force (ABF)
after anomalies were detected during an X-ray scan of his suitcase
and two handbags.
A physical search allegedly resulted in the detection of white
powder in the lining of all three items.
A presumptive test which followed is said to have registered a
positive indication to heroin.
The man was subsequently arrested and charged with importing a
commercial quantity of a border controlled substance.
