The woman whom the Australian Federal Police (AFP) allege was at the centre of a cartel which intended to make regular “black flights” to Australia, bringing in methamphetamine and possibly other drugs, has widespread connections to business and political figures in Papua New Guinea, including two Chinese business people with ties to Beijing-backed organisations in Papua New Guinea.
Mei “Gigi” Lin, 41, was arrested in Brisbane after police intercepted the first of what they claim would have been a series of black flights into Australia in March last year. It contained over 71 kilograms (156.5 pounds) of methamphetamine. She is currently on bail awaiting trial and denies any involvement in the offences.
