# Australian Authorities Charge Crew for Drug Smuggling

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-05-22T04:08:25+00:00
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Australian authorities have charged six crew members from the MV Raider with drug smuggling, following the discovery of nearly five tonnes of cocaine dumped into the ocean near French Polynesia. The crew members, hailing from Honduras and Ecuador, are accused of attempting to smuggle a commercial quantity of illegal drugs into Australia. The case underscores ongoing efforts to combat international drug syndicates exploiting Australias coastline. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d9f9e30596844b6

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