VIC: Ironside South-Didyma (case study)
Operation IRONSIDE-SOUTH-DIDYMA relates to the arrest of high-priority Melbourne-based organised crime target, who is alleged to have been instrumental in the planning of a 360 kilogram crystal methamphetamine import into Australia in 2020 (Op TIRIDATES).
Police will allege that the Melbourne man is considered to be a significant Victorian-based crime entity and is expected to be charged with drug importation offences as a result of intelligence obtained as part of Operation IRONSIDE-SOUTH-DIDYMA.
The AFP alleges the 38-year-old played a significant role in the importation of 360 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine concealed in a consignment of furniture, shipped from Malaysia into Australia in 2020.
It is alleged he was a ringleader of the criminal syndicate facilitating the methamphetamine import worth an estimated $180 million dollars.
He is the fourth person to be arrested by the AFP in connection to this import.