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Australia’s ‘shameful’ cocaine habit prompts $600m Pacific package

The $600 million package would boost patrols, aerial surveillance and police support as Pacific leaders move to curb rising cocaine trafficking.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will pledge $600 million for a new Pacific-wide initiative to combat the surge of illicit drug smuggling in the region, especially cocaine bound for Australia.

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Australia’s ‘shameful’ cocaine habit prompts $600m Pacific package

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will pledge $600 million for a new Pacific-wide initiative to combat the surge of illicit drug smuggling in the region, especially cocaine bound for Australia.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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