Australian Border Force Employee Accused of Taking Bribes to Aid Drug Imports

The border force officer allegedly received bribes, including cash and valuables, to ensure the safe passage of cocaine.

Police patrol as people cool off at Melbourne's St. Kilda Beach in Australia on Nov. 22, 2024. William West/AFP via Getty Images

An Australian Border Force (ABF) employee and an alleged crime figure have been charged with multiple offences related to drug trafficking and bribery, following a joint investigation by the Australian Federal Police and New South Wales Police.

The charges come after the pair allegedly conspired to smuggle illicit drugs into Australia.