Overview
- All three men have been charged with importing a commercial quantity of methamphetamine following the July 4 seizure
- Authorities intercepted a sea cargo consignment from Thailand at the Port of Brisbane that concealed 597 kg of methamphetamine inside crates labeled as UV protective fabrics
- Forensic analysis confirmed the drugs were wrapped within 200 fabric rolls and valued at $555 million, enough for about six million street deals
- Search warrants at a Bowen Hills warehouse and two vehicles yielded cash, mobile phones and tools believed to be used for accessing the methamphetamine
- The accused will face Brisbane Magistrates Court again on August 1 as ABF and AFP investigations into the wider syndicate continue