Australia, Sydney: Operation Heritage leads to conviction of 3 customs agents for drug importation and corruption offences.
The Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity reports that anti-corruption Operation 'Heritage' led to the conviction of 3 customs officials for drug importation, bribery and abuse of public office offences in June 2014. In addition to the prosecution of these individuals, numerous other public officials were subject to other charges (and internal disciplinary measures). Details concerning further officials has been withheld due to legal processes (appeals, etc). The full investigation report has been withheld until all legal proceedings are finalised. ...