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Dominic Giannini

Spotlight on border workers as cocaine seizures soar

Australian Border Force chief Michael Outram says the seizure of cocaine shipments is rising. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Cocaine seizures are racking up as authorities raise concerns about the activities of 1000 workers and 100 companies operating at border checkpoints such as seaports and airports.

Australian Border Force Commissioner Michael Outram said his organisation was stretched as it tries to stop the import of illicit drugs.

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