The Australian Border Force said on Wednesday (September 18) they had charged two Malaysian nationals with importing more than 1.2 tonnes of Ephedrine into Australia.

22-year-old Chong Weng Kay Chong, and 63-year-old Cheaw Min Yok Cheaw were charged on Tuesday with importing a commercial quantity of a border controlled precursor, which carries a maximum penalty of 25 years' jail and a possible fine of AUD1,050,000.