Saturday, December 25, 2010

Drug Scandal Hits The Australian Navy



Australian Naval Base Raided Over Drug Trafficking Claims -- The Telegraph

Australian officials investigating claims that navy personnel are operating a drug trafficking ring in Sydney have discovered a range of illegal drugs during raids on a large naval base.

The raids, which were carried out by Australian Defence Force (ADF) and state police, were prompted by reports that sailors were selling drugs from the Garden Island naval base on Sydney Harbour, which is located close to the notorious Kings Cross nightlife district.

"A range of substances and other items were seized and a number of defence personnel were tested for prohibited substance use," the ADF said in a statement.

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More News On The Australian navy's Drug Scandal

Navy drug suspect list hits 17 following police raids on Garden Island naval base -- News.com.au
Guns and ecstasy found as police investigate navy for drugs and extortion -- Herald Sun
Sailors accused of running drug ring -- ABC News (Australia)
Drugs scandal threatens Australian Navy -- NZHerald
Australia probes alleged navy drug ring -- AFP
Sailors use Australian navy ships to 'import cocaine, heroin' -- Radio Australia News

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