Lin Yukai, a Taiwanese man who is about to become a father, plays an active role in the operation of a drug trafficking gang in Sydney.
According to British media reports on April 24, he admitted to joining the gang during the police investigation and was responsible for the transportation and supply of marijuana and marijuana biscuits. At his trial at Sutherland Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, Mr. Lin pleaded guilty to charges including supplying illegal drugs, knowingly or recklessly directing a criminal gang and handling the proceeds of crime.
An Australian police investigation has revealed how the drug trafficking ring operates. They sell marijuana through social media platforms such as WeChat, Telegram, and WhatsApp, and they arrange for delivery people to deliver it to customers. Police estimates put the gang at an annual turnover of more than $1 million.
Further investigation revealed that the gang had even drawn up a drug price list that included different prices for marijuana biscuits, marijuana leaves, and marijuana. Lin played a key role in this organization, coordinating the activities of other members, procuring drugs and personally acting as a delivery man.
On November 29 last year, police raided a home in Sydney's Beverly Hills precinct and arrested Lin Yukai and two other co-defendants. The search found at least 10 kilograms of bulk cannabis leaves, packaged marijuana, and cookies containing marijuana.
Following his arrest, Lin was taken to the Campsie police station and police searched his home in Burwood and found $85,000 in cash, the proceeds of his supply of drugs.
During police questioning, Mr. Lin admitted that he was involved in supplying marijuana almost every day, delivering to customers by vehicle every day, and making at least 10 transactions a week, ranging from 7 grams to 28.4 grams each time. He claims to be selling about $1,000 a day and can keep between $300 and $400 in profits.
Mr. Lin allegedly also packaged marijuana in plastic bags, knowing exactly what it was about and having access to a large amount of marijuana and biscuits at the Beverly Hills address.
The police reviewed Mr. Lin's cell phone records and found that he had close ties to an upline supplier who communicated daily with Mr. Lin, who ordered marijuana by pounds. According to the documents, in November last year, Lin Yukai agreed to buy 2.27 kilograms of cannabis for $17,600.
Further understanding shows that after Lin Yukai lost his job, drug trafficking became his only source of income. His temporary working holiday visa expired in 2020 and he is still living in Australia illegally.
During the court trial, Mr. Lin's wife was about to give birth, and he had to report to the police four days a week as part of his bail conditions.
Lin Yukai will accept the verdict on June 11. The revelation of this case has revealed the seriousness of the problem of drug trafficking in Australia, and the British media has also called for a stronger crackdown on such crimes to maintain security and order.