A South Australian has been sentenced to three years, four months and 16 days' imprisonment for the importation of performance and image enhancing drugs (PIEDS).
The man was charged by ABF following an investigation supported by South Australia Police (SAPOL) where officers linked the man to imported consignments containing steroids.
A search warrant executed at the man's Salisbury Plains property resulted in the seizure of a high volume of powders labelled as hormones and steroids, PIED packaging labels suggesting the manufacturing of PIEDS, a large quantity of domestic mail packaging material, and credit cards in various names.
SAPOL officers also seized two pill presses, a vacuum pump, large amounts of suspicious liquids and prescription medication, and vials and containers.
The man was sentenced in the Adelaide District Court after pleading guilty on 17 July 2025 to the following charges:
- Three counts import Tier 1 goods, contrary to Customs Act 1901 section 233BAA;
- Two counts attempt to import Tier 1 goods, contrary to Customs Act 1901 section 233BAA; and
- One count dealing with the proceeds of crime worth up to $50,000 or more contrary to s400.5 of the Criminal Code Act 1995.
ABF Acting Superintendent Reilly Farrell said today's sentencing should serve as a strong deterrent for those seeking to illegally import these potentially dangerous goods.
“The importation of steroids and other PIEDs by criminals motivated by profit with no concern for the potentially detrimental health consequences of the end user is profoundly unacceptable," Acting Superintendent Farrell said.
“The result achieved in court today/yesterday should serve as a warning to those involved in the importation of prohibited goods: ABF and its law enforcement partners work collaboratively every day to identify and disrupt criminal activity.
“ABF uses risk-based targeting, behavioural analysis and intelligence-led screening to ensure all imports are scrutinised by our committed and highly skilled officers so if you're doing the wrong thing, you will be caught and you will face the full consequences.
Anyone with information about suspicious border activities, including illegal importations, can contact Border Watch.
By reporting suspicious activities, you help protect Australia's border and the community. Information can be provided anonymously.
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