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French woman charged in Perth over drug import from Thailand
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A 31-year-old French woman has been charged in Western Australia after attempting to import a border-controlled drug on a flight from Thailand, according to a joint statement by the Australian Federal Police and Australian Border Force.
Key facts
- The woman, who is currently living in Manning, Western Australia, was stopped by ABF officers after arriving at Perth International Airport from Thailand on May 29, 2026
- She appeared before Perth Magistrates Court on June 26, 2026.
- Because it is so dangerous, Butanediol was declared a border-controlled drug in Australia in 2024, so when it is illegally imported it is considered to be on par with other more well-known drugs like methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine.”
- The matter was referred to the AFP, and authorities later recovered 40 steroid tablets, which were seized for forensic testing.
Summary
The woman, who is currently living in Manning, Western Australia, was stopped by ABF officers after arriving at Perth International Airport from Thailand on May 29, 2026. During a baggage examination, officers allegedly found a small container labelled “Body Wash”. Testing of the liquid allegedly identified 50g of butanediol, a declared border-controlled drug.
ABF officers also examined the woman’s phone and allegedly found an image suggesting she may have been concealing another border-controlled substance. The matter was referred to the AFP, and authorities later recovered 40 steroid tablets, which were seized for forensic testing.