According to the NSW Police Public Site, Australian police seized $870,000 (approximately $580,000 USD) in cash, $2 million (approximately $1.34 million USD) worth of e-cigarettes, and over $350,000 (approximately $240,000 USD) worth of illegal tobacco in Homebush West last night. The total amount involved in the case surpasses $2.3 million (approximately $1.55 million USD).
Local time, at 4pm on July 15th, the Drug and Firearms Unit of the local Crime Command intercepted a Toyota vehicle and discovered a handbag containing $40,000 AUD (approximately $27,000 USD). Following a thorough search of the vehicle, authorities also confiscated a shopping bag containing $80,000 AUD (approximately $54,000 USD) and a briefcase containing $750,000 AUD (approximately $500,000 USD), bringing the total amount of cash seized at the scene to $870,000 AUD (approximately $580,000 USD).
The driver, 37, and front seat passenger, 34, were arrested on the spot and taken to Auburn Police Station for further investigation. With the assistance of the Southwest Metropolitan Action Support Team, police executed a search warrant on a unit on Arthur Street in Holmbush West at 8:10 PM that evening. During the search, police seized 50,000 e-cigarettes and 350,000 cigarettes, with a total street value of over $2.3 million Australian dollars (approximately $1.55 million USD).
Two suspects have been charged with intentionally dealing with the proceeds of crime and have been denied bail. They appeared in court at Burwood Local Court today (July 16, 2024). Police are currently conducting a thorough investigation into the case in order to uncover the criminal network behind it.
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