Man caught smuggling $1.3 million worth of cocaine into Melbourne in his luggage during flight.

A man with dual citizenship in Spain and Bolivia has been accused of bringing in approximately four kilograms of cocaine on a flight to Melbourne. The 56-year-old man arrived at Melbourne International Airport on Monday after traveling from Doha, Qatar. During a routine baggage check, officers from the Australian Border Force discovered a suspicious substance hidden in the lining of two suitcases belonging to the man.

Upon further examination, a presumptive test revealed that the substance was cocaine. The Australian Federal Police then took the man into custody within the terminal. The estimated street value of the cocaine was reported to be around $1.3 million, with the potential to make 20,000 individual deals.

In light of these serious charges, the man appeared in court in Melbourne on Tuesday, facing charges of possession and importing. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on August 13. If found guilty, he could face a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.

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