Joint Media Statement 18 March

Customs and Border Protection and the Australian Federal Police can confirm charges have been dropped against a woman who faced Melbourne Magistrates Court yesterday.

Customs and Border Protection and the Australian Federal Police responded appropriately to indicators that suggested the passenger was carrying a prohibited substance.

Further forensic testing undertaken by the Australian Federal Police returned a negative result for illicit substances and as such the charges were dropped.

Customs and Border Protection and the Australian Federal Police agree that the incident was regrettable, however, upon the full forensic testing being completed, charges were dropped immediately and the woman was released.
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