Global record haul of synthetic drugs worth almost €1bn

Seizures included 900kg of crystal methamphetamine in Australia, trafficked from the United States, which police said was in line with intelligence showing a 'shift' in the supply of the drug by cartels in Mexico.

An international police operation has resulted in record seizures of synthetic drugs, worth almost €1bn.

It included 900kg of crystal methamphetamine in Australia, trafficked from the United States, which police said was in line with intelligence showing a “shift” in the supply of the drug by cartels in Mexico.