CANBERRA, ACT, April 22 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:

This is a joint media release between the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force.

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A Merrylands man appeared before the NSW Bail Division Courtstoday(22 April, 2026) charged over his alleged role in a failed 10kg ketamine import from the United Kingdom.

An AFP investigation began in February, 2026, after Australian Border Force (ABF) intercepted and seized a shipment from the United Kingdom, destinedfor Sydney's west.

Further analysis of the consignment identified several plastic-wrapped packages containing a white substance concealed within shoe boxes.

Presumptive testing allegedly retur...