Thousands of handbags hiding $30 million worth of P have been seized by Customs.
The shipment of 4000 handbags from China was hiding 30kg of methamphetamine inside small silica gel sachets, according to a statement to media.
"On inspection, though the handbags appeared ordinary inside and out, something didn't gel. Each handbag had two to five silica gel packs, with approximately 3.6 grams of 'P' hidden in most packs," said the statement.
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Customs Investigations Manager, Maurice O'Brien said this seizure is another great example of Customs' "intelligence-led approach to identifying risks, and excellent work by frontline officers who examine shipments to stop drugs from reaching our communities".