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