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Two men charged over what is believed to be Tasmania's largest ice bust

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Two men charged over what is believed to be Tasmania's largest ice bust. (2026, September 21). ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-21/ice-seizure-17-kilograms-two-men-charged/107175508

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Two men were charged with drug trafficking after 17 kilograms of ice, valued at approximately $8.5 million, was seized in Tasmania’s northwest on Friday. Police consider this the largest single seizure of ice in the state’s history and anticipate additional arrests as their investigation continues.
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Two men were charged with drug trafficking after police seized 17 kilograms of ice in Tasmania's north-west on Friday. The seizure is believed to be the largest single ice bust in Tasmania, valued at an estimated $8.5 million. Police continue investigations and anticipate further arrests may follow.

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📰 Tasmania Ice Bust Charges
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Tasmania GPE · 3×

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Two men charged over what is believed to be largest seizure of the drug ice in Tasmania In short: Two men have been charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of 17 kilograms of the drug ice in Tasmania's north-west on Friday.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-21
2026-09-21 · ABC News (AU)
Two men charged over what is believed to be Tasmania's largest ice bust · assertive framing

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Two men charged over what is believed to be largest seizure of the drug ice in Tasmania In short: Two men have been charged with drug trafficking following the seizure of 17 kilograms of the drug ice in Tasmania's north-west on Friday. asserted
men → charge → Friday
Police say it is believed to be the largest single seizure of the drug in Tasmania, with a street value estimated at $8.5 million. asserted
it → say → million
Investigations are continuing and police say further arrests are anticipated. asserted
arrests → continue → ?
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