91 Years Old Man Caught With 4.5 Kilo Of Cocaine

One of the oldest drug carrier caught, a 91-year-old Sydney man was used by drug smugglers to fly 4.5 kilograms of cocaine disguised as soap from India to Australia, police said Tuesday.

Victor Twartz, of Sydney, is accused of importing a commercial quantity of the drug into the country after he arrived at Sydney Airport on a flight from New Delhi with 27 packs of soap that tested positive for the substance.

Twartz appeared in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday and was released on bail. He did not enter a plea and will appear in court on 6 October. The maximum penalty for the offence is life imprisonment.

 “Claiming ignorance of drugs hidden inside your luggage does not automatically mean you will not face criminal charges,” acting Assistant Police Commissioner, Wayne Buchhorn, said.

Police believe Twartz was the victim of a scam. The case prompted police to issue a warning to travellers not to be tricked into becoming drug mules.