ACT Policing has released audio of a phone call associated with a package of imported cocaine destined for Canberra in 2021 in the hope the public might be able to help identify the mystery caller.
In November 2021, Australian Border Force officers based in Sydney intercepted a package sent from Nigeria.
Initial testing of the package indicated it contained approximately one kilogram of cocaine concealed with the packaging and the matter was referred to ACT Policing as the delivery address was in Canberra.
The cocaine was removed and replaced with an inert substance, and the package was forwarded to an address in Gordon.
A 23-year-old man was arrested when he attempted to receive the package, and he is currently before court for that matter.
As part of continuing investigations, detectives from the ACT Policing Drugs and Organised Crime Team lawfully obtained a telephone call believed to have been made by a person associated with the cocaine importation.
Today, police are releasing the audio of the phone call and are seeking public assistance to identify the person who made the call.
Anyone who can identify the caller is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website quoting reference 6955736. Information can be provided anonymously.
