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Discussion => Shipping => Topic started by: shiznit on February 29, 2012, 01:18 am

Title: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: shiznit on February 29, 2012, 01:18 am
I know they do target domestic mail, but the scale of this operation surprised me.. i would be interested to see what triggered this target operation.. im guessing they started to have a bigger than normal drug problem there.
It reads that most of the targeting was done on inbound flights, and targeting the passengers, but also shown are auspost parcels being sniffed, which may or may not have been taken during this operation.

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A two week operation targeting drug trafficking to remote communities has wrapped up with Drug Detector Dogs sniffing out more than $300,000 worth of illegal drugs.

During Operation ‘ Bristol’, which ended on Friday, Drug Detector Dogs (DDD) screened 237 flights and about 3,800 passengers allowing Police to make significant seizures.

In total the DDD lead police to 71 different seizures amounting to just over 2.9 kilograms of cannabis, almost 14 kg of Kava and a small quantity of cocaine.

Police also seized alcohol that was bound for remote communities.

At the conclusion of the operation:

71 passengers were detected in the possession of illicit substances;
Four people were arrested and charged with possession of a trafficable quantity of cannabis and unlawfully supplying cannabis;
12 people will be summonsed to appear in court for unlawfully supplying cannabis, and;
A further 43 people were issued with Drug Infringement Notices.
Detective Senior Sergeant Clint Sims said officers from all the Territory’s Substance Abuse Intelligence Desks and Dog Operation Units teamed up with Remote Community Drug Desk Detectives for the intensive operation which targeted drug traffickers’ intent on exploiting our remote communities.

Detective Senior Sergeant Sims said most of the drugs seized were destined for the Groote Eylandt, Maningrida and Wadeye communities.

“People have gone to considerable effort to conceal the drugs in an attempt to avoid detection but clearly that was a waste of their time,” Detective Senior Sergeant Sims said.

“If sold in remote communities as planned, the seized cannabis had a value of in excess of $297,000 and the seized Kava had a value of at least $14,000.”

Despite the wrap up of the operation, Detective Senior Sergeant Sims said Police would not stop in their effort to keep remote communities free of abusive substances.

“We will continue to randomly search flights bound for all remote communities in the NT so if you are inclined to risk it, rest assured you will meet us or one of our dogs very soon,” he said.

Police would like to thank staff from Hardy Aviation, Airnorth, Fly Tiwi, Murin Air and Vincent Aviation for their cooperation and assistance which ensured the operation was a success.

article is here, includes a couple photos..  http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/threads/599782-The-Australian-Drug-Busts-Mega-Thread-El-N%C3%BAmero-Cuatro?p=10346478&viewfull=1#post10346478

also this thread is AWESOME if you didnt know about it already.. so much info, i would strongly recommend reading from the start. this certain thread is newish as of December last year, but there is busts on another thread for before December there if you search for it.

Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: michaelBluth on February 29, 2012, 05:36 am
No, this has been the happening for a long time in the NT ...at least ten years....its about getting the black fellas to accept the 'white man way' ie get an education that prepares you for a life time of serfdom within our glorious capitalist system.

It's a complex issue but basically the poor bastards on the communities (no jobs, no facilities etc) are not allowed to get high.  It's why activities like petrol sniffing, drinking mouthwash etc are prevalent in the communities...there is no alternative.

I'd also point out that the NT police are notorious for bullshit PR stunts.... 
Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: novocaine on February 29, 2012, 06:01 am
2 week operation probably cost more than 300k.
Stupid NT fuckers. They hate the kava.

Dont quote me but are you not allowed to personally carry 3-4 kgs of kava in off a flight? for cultural reasons ;)
Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: michaelBluth on February 29, 2012, 08:34 am
to be honest I don't know...they change the laws so frequently who can say
Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: hoffa on February 29, 2012, 08:41 am
2 week operation probably cost more than 300k.
Stupid NT fuckers. They hate the kava.

Dont quote me but are you not allowed to personally carry 3-4 kgs of kava in off a flight? for cultural reasons ;)

I brought in a kg last year with no dramas, and I declared it. There was nothing cultural about it, I was wanting to get wasted!
Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: cindylove on February 29, 2012, 10:25 am
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In total the DDD lead police to 71 different seizures amounting to just over 2.9 kilograms of cannabis, almost 14 kg of Kava and a small quantity of cocaine.


Sounds like a pretty pathetic haul for the pigs here.
Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: michaelBluth on February 29, 2012, 11:14 am
it depends where 'here' is.  ???

I just want to clarify, this bust is about peeps taking drugs onto Indigenous communities - not into Australia or around Darwin itself.  When flights are mentioned these are very small charters to places like the Tiwi Islands and the really remote outback communities.

You also have to realize there are alcohol bans in most Top End communities as well....so this is very much part of the NT govt's 'keep the black fella sober' campaign.

Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: blockrockinbeats on February 29, 2012, 12:06 pm
Aboriginal Australians are not children, at some point we need to end the white Australia policy.

+1: excellent point moksha, totally agree.
Title: Re: Australian domestic mail/airport drug operation in Darwin
Post by: michaelBluth on February 29, 2012, 01:12 pm
To buy bottleshop booze in the NT you have to produce photo ID, not for age but to be scanned and cross checked against a list of 'banned' people ie mainly black fellas.