Register now for FREE limitless entry to Reuters.comSYDNEY, May perchance 10 (Reuters) – Australian police on Tuesday launched a probe after 50 kg (110 kilos) of suspected cocaine, estimated to be price about A$20 million ($14 million), become found end to the body of a diver washed up on a riverbank in Unusual South Wales negate.
A particular person carrying excessive-dwell diving equipment become found lying unconscious end to the Hunter River at Newcastle, about 170 km (106 miles) north of Sydney, on Monday, Unusual South Wales police said. Despite therapy by paramedics, the unknown man died on the scene.
A variety of programs, which contained a white powder believed to be cocaine, had been located interior reach.
Register now for FREE limitless entry to Reuters.com”We strive to establish whether the 2 incidents are linked. They may perchance be nonetheless we are originate-minded as to the alternate choices in entrance of us,” Unusual South Wales police Detective Superintendent Robert Critchlow suggested newshounds.
Investigators searched an in any other nation-registered ship docked end to the crime scene on Tuesday and talked to the crew, Critchlow said. Two puny boats had been reportedly viewed end to the vessel Sunday night and authorities sought public help to establish them.
A search of the encompassing waters by divers will proceed on Tuesday, assisted by officers from the Australian Border Force, police said.
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Register now for FREE limitless entry to Reuters.comReporting by Renju Jose; editing by Richard Pullin
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