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NZ man jailed 26 years for 800kg cocaine import

A New Zealand man has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for attempting to smuggle over 800 kilograms of cocaine into Western Australia, a crime discovered only after his boat broke down.

The man was caught when his vessel failed during the transport of the massive drug load. The Australian court handed down the significant sentence, highlighting the severity of the trafficking attempt.

Authorities have indicated that deportation is a likely outcome once the sentence is served, ensuring the criminal remains outside the country.