Meth in mosaic tiles: trio charged for $333 million drug plot

Three men have been arrested for their alleged roles in the importation of about 360kg of methamphetamine in mosaic tiles. Footage by AFP

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00:00We are here to talk about an investigation that has seen three men in Sydney and Melbourne

00:04arrested for their alleged roles in an organised crime syndicate

00:08which has imported 360 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia.

00:13It is estimated this amount of drugs has a potential street value of $333 million.

00:20In early April, the Australian Border Force intercepted about two tonnes of mosaic tiles

00:26impregnated with methamphetamine.

00:30The tiles containing the methamphetamine were seized and the AFP commenced an investigation.

00:35Investigators undertook a controlled delivery and their consignment was delivered to a storage facility in Chalora.

00:42Two men aged 56 and 39 accepted the delivery of the consignment and arranged for its safe storage.

00:50The AFP will allege the men believe the mosaic tiles contained illicit drugs

00:55and they will be paid a large sum of money for their role.

01:00A few days later, the mosaic tiles were transported to a storage unit in Clayton South in Victoria.

01:06The AFP will always be carried out to the

01:17and the mosaic tiles in the sea.

01:18The AFP will also run into a veneer.

01:21The AFP will be taken place in English and the line.

01:25The AFP will be taken place in the mosaic tiles in a barn.