Close X
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
ADVT 
International

Quebecers Accused In Australian Cocaine Bust Have Trials Delayed Until 2018

The Canadian Press, 29 Aug, 2017 12:23 PM
    SYDNEY, Australia — Two of three Quebecers accused of importing cocaine into Australia aboard a luxury cruise ship last year have had their trial put off until next February.
     
     
    The trial for the man and woman was scheduled to begin this week.
     
     
    While their names have been published in the past, an Australian court employee said in an email Tuesday a publication ban is now in effect.
     
     
    The third accused has already pleaded guilty and is awaiting her sentence.
     
     
    The three boarded the MS Sea Princess in England and were arrested when the ship docked in Sydney last August.
     
     
    Australian authorities used sniffer dogs to find what they said was 95 kilograms of cocaine packed in suitcases.
     
     
    They said the drug had an estimated value of $30.5 million. 
     
     
    PHOTO: AUSTRALIAN BOARDER FORCE

    MORE International ARTICLES

    15-Year-Old Indian Girl Dies Of Heart Attack On Saudi Arabia Beach

    15-Year-Old Indian Girl Dies Of Heart Attack On Saudi Arabia Beach
    A 15-year-old Indian girl has died of a heart attack while playing at the popular Half Moon beach in Al-Khobar city of Saudi Arabia.

    15-Year-Old Indian Girl Dies Of Heart Attack On Saudi Arabia Beach

    PICS: PM Modi Begins 'Groundbreaking' Visit, Benjamin Netanyahu Says 'Historic'

    PICS: PM Modi Begins 'Groundbreaking' Visit, Benjamin Netanyahu Says 'Historic'
    A new fast-growing Israeli Chrysanthemum flower has been named after visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to honour him.

    PICS: PM Modi Begins 'Groundbreaking' Visit, Benjamin Netanyahu Says 'Historic'

    Former Indian-American Executives Charged With $4 Million Fraud Scheme

    Former Indian-American Executives Charged With $4 Million Fraud Scheme
    Two top Indian-American former executives of a Chicago-area information technology company have been charged by the US federal regulator in an accounting fraud scheme in which they misled investors and siphoned millions of dollars from the firm for their personal benefit. 

    Former Indian-American Executives Charged With $4 Million Fraud Scheme

    Pakistan Must Pay For Supporting Terrorism, Says U.S. Congressman

    Pakistan Must Pay For Supporting Terrorism, Says U.S. Congressman
    Pakistan knows it is supporting terrorism, as does the United States and Afghanistan, and therefore, must face the consequences, financial or otherwise for doing so, a member of the United States Congress has said.

    Pakistan Must Pay For Supporting Terrorism, Says U.S. Congressman

    Indians' Money In Swiss Banks Now Nearly Half At Rs. 4,500 Crore

    Indians' Money In Swiss Banks Now Nearly Half At Rs. 4,500 Crore
    The total money of Indians fell by 45 per cent during 2016 to CHF 675.75 million, marking the biggest ever yearly decline in such funds.    

    Indians' Money In Swiss Banks Now Nearly Half At Rs. 4,500 Crore

    Indian-Origin Immigration Adviser Alpesh Patel Banned For Deception In UK

    Indian-Origin Immigration Adviser Alpesh Patel Banned For Deception In UK
    An Indian-origin consultant licensed by the British government to work as an immigration adviser has been banned indefinitely for “deception” and “reprehensible conduct” after he used false certification on UK visa applications. 

    Indian-Origin Immigration Adviser Alpesh Patel Banned For Deception In UK