Police seize $13m meth in Hume Highway drug bust, two charged
Consensus Summary
Police in Victoria intercepted a Black Toyota Prado on the Hume Highway near Wangaratta on April 24, 2026, uncovering 33kg of methylamphetamine valued at $13 million hidden inside. Two individualsāa 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman from Hillsdale, NSWāwere charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of drugs and remanded to appear in Wangaratta Magistratesā Court on April 25. The operation, led by Victoria Policeās Major Drug Squad, targeted cross-border drug trafficking between NSW and Victoria. Detective Inspector Jamie Walker emphasized the forceās commitment to combating illicit substances, calling drugs a major driver of crime. Both sources agree on the scale of the seizure, the suspectsā charges, and the investigationās focus, though minor discrepancies exist in court date reporting and suspect details.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Two people (a 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman from Hillsdale, NSW) were charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of methylamphetamine (33kg) worth $13 million
- The drugs were found in a Black Toyota Prado during a traffic stop on the Hume Highway near Wangaratta, Victoria, on Wednesday afternoon (2026-04-24)
- The suspects are remanded to appear in Wangaratta Magistratesā Court (on Friday, 2026-04-25, per NEWSCOMAU; 'today' (2026-04-24) per ABC)
- Victoria Policeās Major Drug Squad conducted the operation, with Detective Inspector Jamie Walker stating drugs are a major driver of crime and police have 'zero tolerance' for trafficking
- The investigation targeted drug trafficking between NSW and Victoria
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Police used unmarked vehicles for the traffic stop
- The drugs were 'hidden inside the vehicle' (exact location unspecified)
- The court appearance was scheduled for Friday (2026-04-25)
- The suspects are a 22-year-old man and 24-year-old woman from Hillsdale, NSW
- The court appearance was initially described as 'today' (2026-04-24) but later clarified as a remand (likely corrected to Friday)
- The ABC reporter Philippe Perez is credited with the story (ABC Goulburn Murray)
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- NEWSCOMAU states the court appearance is on Friday (2026-04-25), while ABC initially says 'today' (2026-04-24) before noting they are remanded (likely a reporting error)
- NEWSCOMAU does not specify the suspects' ages or hometown, while ABC provides exact ages (22 and 24) and their NSW location (Hillsdale)
Source Articles
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