A wooden cabinet sent via sea cargo from Canada was allegedly packed with 60 kilograms of methamphetamine when it arrived on Australian shores.
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Police estimate the drugs' street value was $54 million.
Australian Border Force officers seized silver packages of methamphetamine allegedly hidden behind the cabinet's false backing on May 9.
"By now, these people might be concerned that their drugs have not arrived," Detective Superintendent Stuart Cadden said.
Police are requesting the public's help to find those responsible for the alleged major drug importation.
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The cabinet was addressed to a Chinese national in Western Sydney but police have provided no further details on the recipient.
"We are certain there are people in Australia who know something about this importation, either as the receiver or future distributer," he said.
Police are urging anyone who can identify the cabinet or who may have knowledge to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppers.com.au.
"You can provide information anonymously," Detective Superintendent Cadden said.
Help is available:
- 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 at counsellingonline.org.au.
- For information about drug and alcohol addiction treatment or support, go to turningpoint.org.au.
Anna Houlahan
Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Reach out with news or updates to anna.houlahan@austcommunitymedia.com.au
