$193.5m cocaine haul found hidden in backhoe tyres

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September 3, 2026

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Police seized 416.5 kilogrammes of cocaine with an estimated street value of $193.5 million during an intelligence-led operation in Longdenville.

The operation began at 3:40 am on Wednesday and ended at 3:30 am today in the Longdenville Police District.

Police said the operation was coordinated by Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Division, Kerwin Francis, with operational leadership provided by Acting Assistant Superintendent of Police St Clair.

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