Airport Worker Turned Drug Smuggler | Australia News

A former Qantas airport worker in Sydney, Eric Grunnet, was sentenced to two years and four months for secretly aiding a drug syndicate by feeding them intel on airfreight shipments—hidden inside fabric rolls—via an encrypted phone. Using the alias “Pacific Air,” he warned criminals when shipments were being monitored, helping them avoid detection and allegedly earning them $50,000. The court called his betrayal a calculated breach of trust, though his supporters highlighted his reliable work history and personal struggles, including mental health issues. He’s already served part of his sentence and will be eligible for release next October under a good behavior bond. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3578380444f90490