Australian Customs working with Us Agency's

[mr_azz_84]

Customs media release
International operation disrupts performance and image enhancing drugs trade - Tuesday, 25th September 2007
Australian Customs has issued a warning against the import of illegal performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDs) following a major international operation which led to a
50 per cent jump in seizures at the Australian border.

United States authorities yesterday announced the culmination of Operation Raw Deal - an international investigation targeting the global underground trade in PIEDs. The operation involved numerous countries including Australia.

Australian Customs contributed to the international investigation; Operation KASHA was announced in July this year. Figures indicate Customs detected 1405 separate seizures of PIEDs between October 2006 and July 2007.

145 search and seizure warrants were executed across the country and 29 people were charged with a range of prohibited import offences. Many of these cases are still before the courts and Customs investigations are ongoing.

Customs acting National Manager Investigations Doug Nicoll said overseas intelligence gathering and data sharing was critical to the success of both KASHA and the US-led international operation.

"The international operation demonstrates the seriousness with which authorities throughout the world are treating steroid smuggling.

"These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering importing PIEDs illegally that there is a high risk of detection and prosecution.

"Customs has worked closely with authorities throughout the world to combat a growing international trade in illegal performance and image enhancing drugs," Mr Nicoll said.

"Customs and its domestic and international law enforcement partners will continue to target the illegal trade in PIEDs."

Mr Nicoll said Customs would also continue to work closely with domestic agencies such as the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority to support its role in combating drugs in sport.

Penalties for illegal importation of PIEDs can include up to five years in gaol and/or a $110,000 fine.

Anyone with information about illegal importation of performance and image enhancing drugs should contact the 24 hour Customs Hotline on 1800 06 1800.

1 Example pic of seized packages http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/re...ized_items.jpg we all know what that is. Its not looking good people.The world is no longer a safe place!

[600538411]

Not that impressive of a haul for them... Bit of trenbolone, D-bol & Sustanon... When you normally see photos of gloating they normally are swimming in contraband.... Maybe they don't get as much success as they would like to lead everyone to believe...

On another note though.... Something leads me to believe that this is a hoax on their behalf.... They are holding Mirtazapine (anti-depressant) tabs aswell, OK so it is prescription so its not allowed BUT it is Mirtazon which is manufactured in Australia.... So let me get this straight... Someone is sending in a drug through customs from overseas that is made where they are sending it to.... Possible but plausable... I dunno lol

[600538411]

Originally Posted by Customs Site

The 24 drums contained about 40kg of white powder which allegedly tested positive for testosterone and nandrolene

Now thats a haul!! lol... The FFM per capita would have gone about about 1kg in Australia if that had hit the streets lol Damn shame!

[fatsuperman]

When ever I get depressed about the ridicules level that the drug war has sunk to in America, I just have to look at Australia to realize someone has it worse than me. Far worse.

Jeeze WTF is the problem down under!???!

[thecut]

fkn U.S influence pressuring laws in every country around the world, its unbelivable how they can dicate to soverign nations they own policies. Like, when pot was about to be decriminalized here, the U.S said it could hold up trade, and sure enough, right back on the books.(canada)

[600538411]

Originally Posted by thecut

fkn U.S influence pressuring laws in every country around the world, its unbelivable how they can dicate to soverign nations they own policies. Like, when pot was about to be decriminalized here, the U.S said it could hold up trade, and sure enough, right back on the books.(canada)

You couldn't be more on the money with that statement dude... It's all about trade...

[bbuilder87]

Originally Posted by 600538411

You couldn't be more on the money with that statement dude... It's all about trade...

This has got nothing to do with the USA's influence. Australia is anti-steroids itself, and its well known that most of the steroid trade in Australia comes through bikies and the security industry, both of which the police would like to get a control on. Besides that they are illegal here and like it or not its the police's job to stop their trade. The fact that they are co-operating shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

[600538411]

Originally Posted by bbuilder87

This has got nothing to do with the USA's influence. Australia is anti-steroids itself, and its well known that most of the steroid trade in Australia comes through bikies and the security industry, both of which the police would like to get a control on. Besides that they are illegal here and like it or not its the police's job to stop their trade. The fact that they are co-operating shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.

Yeah I wasn't really talking steroid specific even though... ALOT of influence comes from the US to most countries that are part of the UN and trade embargos/restriction come from not being a part of the common cause as such...

It is no doubt that what your saying is true too... Bikies do run alot of that sort of thing and Australia is definately against organised crime irrespective of anyone elses view... Australia is its own country BUT we are pretty much sheep and America is the sheppard... Its quite pathetic really...

[bbuilder87]

I get what you mean, especially when you look at the recent bs with China and the USA on powders. I just meant in this instance i dont think its the same thing, just the usual sharing of information.