According to the Australian Federal Police, a couple has been charged with allegedly importing 255 grammes of heroin by injecting it into their bodies.
Following their international journey from Asia, the couple landed at Perth Airport on February 14. The Australian Border Force reportedly searched their bags and phones and discovered images of drugs hidden on them.
After doing preliminary scans and bringing the two to the hospital for additional examinations, the AFP discovered what seemed to be illegal narcotics implanted inside each of their colons.
Acting Commander Peter Hatch of the AFP sent a warning to drug users, warning them that trying to sneak drugs inside puts them at risk of jail time and catastrophic harm.
“It is both dangerous and extremely stupid to think this is some kind of failsafe method to conceal illicit drugs,” Hatch stated.
“Just consider the possible sources of illegal substances if you ever consider using them.
In this instance, the medicines were in the colon of a purported internal courier prior to their sale and utilisation.
“I also want to thank our officers who had the unenviable task of monitoring the pair as the pellets were excreted and had to collect those packages.”
The 48-year-old man reportedly expelled six pellets that contained 115.4g of heroin.
The 48-year-old lady is said to have expelled seven pellets carrying 139.7g of heroin.
The street value of the medicines is $127,000 in total.
The lady and man were accused of bringing into the country a salable amount of a substance that was restricted by borders.
