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- Wednesday 4 March 2026 at 10:31 am
Two men have been charged after approximately 120kgs of pseudoephedrine was located concealed underneath the floorboards of a shipping container.
The pseudoephedrine was detected by Australian Border Force officials on 23 January who in turn notified Victoria Police.
The pseudoephedrine was seized and replaced with an inert substance.
Pseudoephedrine is a main ingredient in the manufacture of methylamphetamine.
On Saturday, 28 February police were notified that the consignment had been collected.
Officers from Mildura Divisional Response Unit subsequently attended an address in Euston, New South Wales.
Two men present at the address fled on foot. With the assistance of New South Wales Police Force, the two men were taken into custody in Euston, New South Wales.
Detectives from the Clandestine Laboratory Squad travelled to Mildura on Sunday, 1 March to extradite the two men.
Two men from Robinvale, a 38-year-old and a 50-year-old, were charged with the Commonwealth offence of attempt to import border-controlled drug and attempt to traffick large commercial quantity drug of dependence.
The duo was extradited to Victoria and remanded to appear at Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on 15 June, 2026.
On Tuesday, 2 March, Clandestine Laboratory Squad, with assistance from Mildura Crime Investigation Unit, Mildura Divisional Response Unit and New South Wales Police Force executed a further three search warrants at residential addresses in Robinvale, Victoria (2) and Euston, New South Wales.
An imitation firearm (pump action shot gun) was seized.
Anyone with information on the importation of illicit drugs is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an anonymous report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Sergeant Liam Tinkler, Mildura CIU:
“This 120kg of pseudoephedrine would likely have been made into illicit drugs to sell on our streets, meaning we have stopped ill-gotten gains from reaching the pockets of those involved in this insidious venture.
“Organised criminals distribute these harmful substances anywhere they see fit to make a profit, knowing full well the harm these drugs cause to our community.
"We've made no secret of the fact that Victoria Police is determined to make this state a hostile place for organised crime and in particular, those who are engaged in the manufacture and importation of drugs. We will continue to work with our partner agencies to ensure those involved in this kind of criminal activity will be caught and held to account.”
Quotes attributable to ABF Acting Superintendent, Peter Alderson:
ABF Acting Superintendent Peter Alderson said the ABF is committed to protecting the border and is alert to threats posed to the community by organised crime groups.
“Our ABF officers are constantly on the lookout for a range of threats at the border, including the importation of illicit substances such as pseudoephedrine.
“We continue to work closely with our partners, including state and territory police, intercepting and dismantling criminal entities seeking to do harm to our community for the sake of profit.”
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