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Drug and gang accused in Australia, Buadomo and Vatuwaqa remain in custody

Drug and gang accused in Australia, Buadomo and Vatuwaqa remain in custody

By Vijay Narayan
15/01/2026
Two men Cyprian Buadomo and Aisea Vatuwaqa who have been charged by NSW Police after a drug raid in Sydney
Two men Cyprian Buadomo and Aisea Vatuwaqa who were charged by NSW Police after a drug raid in Sydney in October last year, remain in custody and will reappear in the Local Court Crime at Sydney Downing Centre on the 11th of February.

It was earlier reported that the two are allegedly linked to the KVT criminal syndicate in Australia.

Raptor Squad officers charged Buadomo and Vatuwaqa for allegedly attempting to access 128kg of illegally imported drugs under Strike Force Keysbrook.

NSW Police say Strike Force Keysbrook was established earlier this year to investigate shots fired at a home in Concord on Thursday 3rd July 2025.

As investigations into those allegedly responsible for the shooting continued, police came across evidence to suggest the group were also allegedly involved in the importation of consignments of illicit drugs into NSW.

On Saturday 25th October 2025, a consignment arrived at Sydney Airport allegedly containing 128kg of cocaine.

The consignment was seized by Australian Border Force and officers attached to State Crime Command’s Raptor Squad, with the Australian Federal Police, seized the cocaine which has a potential street value of AUD$63 million.

The two men were arrested on Hunter Street in Condell Park. 

During the searches, police located and seized AUD$18,000 in cash, 4kgs of cocaine, 110grams of methamphetamine, and 4kgs of an unidentified crystal substance.

Buadomo is charged with attempt to possess commercial quantity unlawful import: border controlled drug, supply prohibited drug large commercial quantity, recklessly deal with proceeds of crime and participate in a criminal group.

Vatuwaqa is charged with attempt to possess commercial quantity unlawful import: border controlled drug and participate in a criminal group.



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