Australian man caught with 60 kilograms of cocaine in Papua New Guinea hotel
A 45-year-old man from New South Wales was apprehended by PNG police at a hotel in Port Moresby with 60 kilograms of cocaine. He is facing serious drug trafficking charges and a potential lifetime prison sentence under PNG legislation.
An Australian man has allegedly been caught with 60 kilograms of cocaine at a hotel in Papua New Guinea's capital, Port Moresby. The 45-year-old man from New South Wales was apprehended by PNG police at the North Waigani Universal Lodge around 10pm last night. Police allege he was in possession of 60 kilograms of cocaine, estimated to have a street value worth millions of dollars. The man is being held in custody while police charge him with serious drug trafficking offences.
PNG Police Commissioner David Manning says a broader investigation is underway. He added it was a warning to anyone who thinks they can get away with trafficking drugs to Papua New Guinea. Police Superintendent Warrick Simatab said the ongoing investigation required collaboration with international partners. According to PNG legislation, anyone in possession of more than 2.5 kilograms of cocaine could face a lifetime prison sentence if found guilty.
According to the source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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