Australian police have found 1.6 tonnes of methamphetamine in the country's biggest onshore seizure.
The drugs were discovered in vacuumed-sealed packages inside a shipment of stereo speakers from Thailand.
Local authorities estimate the find to be worth AUD 1.2 billion (AED 3 billion), equivalent to nearly 16 million drug deals.
Officials have described the it as the largest meth bust they've ever seen in the country.
No arrests have been made as the investigation is still underway.
Arab League condemns Al Aqsa incursion, forced shutdown of UNRWA health centre
The Arab League has strongly condemned the incursion into Al Aqsa Mosque by Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and the forced shutdown of the UNRWA-run health centre in East Jerusalem, describing both events as a violation of international law.
At least 31 killed after crane falls on train in Thailand
A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the Health Ministry said.
US expected to unveil post-war Gaza leadership, sources say
US President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to push ahead with his phased plan for Gaza's future by announcing the administration that will run the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, four Palestinian sources said.
Russia detains top doctors at Siberian hospital after nine babies die
Authorities in Russia have detained the chief doctor and acting head of the intensive care unit at a Siberian maternity hospital after nine newborn babies died in just a few days earlier this month, investigators said on Wednesday.
Japan PM readies snap election, February 8 ballot eyed
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week and call a snap parliamentary election, the secretary general of her party said on Wednesday, as she seeks public backing for spending plans that have rattled financial markets.
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