A NSW couple are facing charges over ketamine allegedly found in baby formula tins.
Detectives searched the southwest Sydney home on Tuesday and alleged found a large haul of drugs in rooms accessible to two young kids living at the home.
They found the white powder suspected to be ketamine in plastic vacuum-sealed bags inside the tins, 1kg of coloured crystalline substances suspected to be ketamine in foil packets in a suitcase, about 2kg of suspected ketamine in plastic containers, the AFP alleges.
Polcie allege they also found multiple tablets suspected to be MDMA, about $30,000 cash, a replica firearm, and other suspicious items.
The man and woman — both 30 — have both been charged with a number of drig related offences.
They face life in prison if found guilty.
Police allege they launched their investigation into the alleged drug importing operation when the Australian Border Force detected ketamine and cocaine in another man’s luggage.
The 26-year-old man from the Czech Republic was charged with importing a commercial quantity of border controlled drugs, namely ketamine and cocaine.
“It is particularly concerning to find what we suspect is ketamine at a home and within reach of young children,” AFP Detective Superintendent Morgen Blunden said.
He said ketamine was a powerful dissociative substance and its use could result in memory impairment, a sense of disconnection from the body, reduced breathing and an inability to recognise or respond to risks.
Three people have been charged with importing drugs into Australia. Credit: AFP