Australia Launches $600M Pacific Drug Crackdown | Sydney News

Australia’s pouring $600 million into a bold new Pacific-wide crackdown called Waqa Moana, designed to stop drug traffickers before they reach Aussie shores — and protect the entire region from transnational crime. With record seizures of cocaine and increasingly sophisticated smuggling methods like semi-submersibles, Australia is ramping up maritime patrols, boosting aerial surveillance, and deepening ties with Latin American nations to intercept drugs at source. The initiative also strengthens local police in hotspot nations like Fiji, while Prime Minister Albanese firmly defends Pacific sovereignty amid rising geopolitical tensions — especially as China pushes back on Taiwan’s Forum participation. This isn’t just about stopping drugs — it’s about safeguarding regional stability through coordinated, family-first action.

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