Australian police say they have arrested six members of an “expansive” criminal gang which has been stealing baby formula for illegal sale in China.
Stolen formula valued at more than A$1m (£550,000; $720,000) had been sold in the past 12 months alone, police said.
But they said the syndicate had been operating for “a number of years”.
Australian formula has been nicknamed “white gold” in China because it is perceived to be safer and of better quality than locally produced products.
A man, 31, was arrested at Sydney International Airport on Saturday after stepping off a flight from China, New South Wales Police said. Read more