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Largest cocaine bust in Australian history
Police say 3 tons of cocaine found on a property on Sydney’s outskirts is Australia’s largest ever seizure of the drug
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What happenedAuthorities have executed the largest drug bust in Australia's history, uncovering nearly a billion dollars worth of cocaine at a rural property in Sydney's north-west.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Australian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine". The center frames it as "Australian police seize nearly 3 tonnes of cocaine in what has become the largest bust on...".
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Left / center-leftAustralian police uncover 3 tons of cocaine
ABC News - International · Center-left · News report
CenterLargest cocaine bust in Australian history
The Sydney Morning Herald · Center · News report
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Authorities have executed the largest drug bust in Australia's history, uncovering nearly a billion dollars worth of cocaine at a rural property in Sydney's north-west.
Authorities have executed the largest drug bust in Australia's history, uncovering nearly a billion dollars worth of cocaine at a rural property in Sydney's north-west.
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.