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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) on Monday said it was investigating a scam where travellers to the country are offered millions of dollars to transport illicit drugs by individuals claiming to be United Nations (UN) officials. Two alleged drug mules were arrested in separate incidents in Melbourne this year, police said, with both individuals claiming to have been asked to transport luggage in exchange for payment by individuals claiming to work for the UN. According to police, the alleged drug couriers were offered up to $35 million Australian ($23 million US) to transport a suitcase into…

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