Patisserie chefs arrested in cocaine sting

Two patisserie chefs were arrested by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) for importing $61 million worth of cocaine. 

The French nationals were connected toa 247kg haul of cocaine seized from a Townsville yacht.

Police used x-ray technology to discover the concealed drug, which was hidden in the hull of the yacht.

The two men have been extradited to Brisbane and will appear in court at a date to be determined.

The haul is suspected to be linked to an international organised crime network, with local and international ties.

Jonathan Jackson, 26^th July 2023