Arrest made after massive amount of cocaine mysteriously washes up on Australian beaches
CBSAPR 19 2024
The operation began in November 2024 following intelligence that the Comanchero motorcycle gang was planning to import drugs, prompting a joint investigation between federal and Queensland police.
The smugglers attempted two separate boat operations to retrieve cocaine from a mothership in international waters, with both vessels experiencing mechanical failures during their missions.
Police arrested eleven men and two juveniles, including the Brisbane vice president of the Comanchero Outlaw Motorcycle Gang, charging all suspects with conspiracy to import commercial quantities of drugs.
Law enforcement agencies have demonstrated their capability to disrupt major criminal enterprises through coordinated intelligence and operational responses. The successful multi-agency operation prevented widespread community harm and sent a clear message that Australian borders remain secure against drug importation attempts. The record seizure proves the effectiveness of Australia's border protection strategy and inter-agency cooperation.