U.S. man arrested in Australia for trying to smuggle $880,000 worth of cocaine in toiletries.

Australian authorities arrested a 33-year-old US man at Brisbane Airport on December 26 after sniffer dogs detected 2.2 kilograms of cocaine hidden in shampoo and conditioner bottles, valued at $880,000. The man faces one count of importing a border-controlled drug and is set to appear in court on January 17. Australian Federal Police emphasize their commitment to preventing illicit drugs from entering the country and causing harm.

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