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Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine

The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison.

Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
Image: NPR World

The drug was found on June 19 in plastic tubs buried in bunkers hidden beneath three shipping containers. Two Sydney residents were arrested. They face potential sentences of life in prison.

(Image credit: Australian Federal Police via AP)

Originally published at NPR World

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