Director of drug ring paid in illegal cigarettes
Fadi El Zebdeh, 46, was sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison on Friday for managing a drug ring in Sydney. He was paid $95,000 in cash and illegal cigarettes for supplying 1.4kg of meth, demonstrating his high-level involvement despite his claims of limited participation. El Zebdeh will be eligible for parole in January 2029.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 06:37 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 06:40 UTC
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