(CNN) Authorities in Australia have seized a record-breaking haul of methamphetamine worth $820 million, hidden inside stereo speakers shipped from Thailand, the country's federal police and border force announced. The massive bust fetched 1.596 metric tons (1.75 US tons) of meth -- the largest haul on record in the country -- worth almost 1.2 billion Australian dollars ($820 million). A further 37 kilograms (37.4 pounds) of heroin worth 18.5 million Australian dollars ($12.6 million) was also seized. The drugs were found concealed inside the speakers at several locations across Melbourne. Two of the suspects were described by Australian Federal Police (AFP) Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan as "trusted insiders" in the customs industry.

Source: CNN December 05, 2019 09:45 UTC