ABF - Drugs hidden in baby wipes: ABF uncovers disturbing new trend among crime groups

Australian Border Force officers have uncovered a disturbing new trend among organised crime groups desperate to smuggle drugs into the country.

Unscrupulous transnational criminals are secreting sealed packages of cocaine and ketamine inside baby wipes before sending them to Australia via international mail.

The most recent seizures include the following:

• 641g of ketamine hidden in baby wipes sent to an address in Brisbane city;

• 150g of cocaine hidden in baby wipes sent to an address in Jindalee, Queensland;

• 1kg of ketamine hidden in baby wipes sent to an address in Thornbury, Victoria; 

• 500g of ketamine hidden in baby wipes sent to an address in Glebe, NSW;

• 500g of ketamine hidden in baby wipes sent to an address in Randwick, NSW; and

• 600g of ketamine hidden in baby wipes sent to an address in St Kilda, Victoria.

Acting Commander Troy Sokoloff said disguising deadly drugs in products used by the most vulnerable members of our society demonstrated the zero regard these criminals had for the Australian community.

"Criminals who attempt to flood Australia with border-controlled drugs are motivated solely by greed and personal gain. They have no regard for the pain and suffering these harmful drugs inflict on people, their families, and their communities," Acting Commander Sokoloff said.

"Border Force's unwavering commitment is to keep our borders safe and secure for all Australians, and these detections are a great example of the important and often unrecognised work our officers do every day."

The ABF works closely with domestic and international law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Investigations into the seizures are ongoing.