Seal ‘helps’ bust alleged international drug ring in Australia (BBC)

Australian police believe they have busted an international drug smuggling ring – with the help of an angry seal.

Police were first alerted to the alleged plot when a UK and French national were found hiding on an island the day after their yacht ran aground off Western Australia.

Officers also discovered an estimated $688,000 (£588,000) of illicit drugs.

A second Briton, an American and Australian appeared in court on Thursday in connection with the haul. Read more