A British couple travelling in Australia are facing up to 15 years in prison after police allegedly discovered ketamine worth £5.7 million hidden in the boot of their hire car. The pair have been charged with drug trafficking offences and the case underscores the severe penalties Australian authorities impose on foreign nationals caught importing or transporting large quantities of illegal drugs.

Police intercepted the rental vehicle and, upon searching it, reportedly found a substantial quantity of ketamine concealed in the boot, prompting the couple's arrest. They now face serious charges that carry a maximum sentence of 15 years' imprisonment if they are convicted, with the case expected to proceed through the Australian courts.