Mayhem Of Eden

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The publication details the controversial Operation Collage/Bergonia, a joint drug enforcement operation by Australian authorities that involved significant procedural irregularities and allegations of corruption surrounding a cocaine importation case.

Operation Collage and Mayhem on Eden

Operation Collage was a significant joint operation in 2010 involving multiple Australian law enforcement agencies aimed at intercepting a large cocaine shipment. The operation faced severe weather challenges and controversies regarding evidence handling and officer conduct.

  • Joint operation commenced on October 7, 2010, based on a tip-off from a DEA informant in San Diego. ​
  • Targeted a vessel believed to be carrying one tonne of cocaine, approximately 400 nautical miles east of Brisbane. ​
  • Involved Australian Federal Police, Customs and Border Protection Service, NSW Police, and Australian Air Force. ​
  • Four individuals were arrested on October 12, 2010, after the yacht Mayhem of Eden docked in Queensland. ​
  • The operation faced severe weather conditions, described as "horrific and violent" by officers on the Ocean Protector. ​

Corruption and Controversy Surrounding the Operation

The operation was marred by allegations of corruption, miscounts of seized cocaine, and procedural irregularities in evidence handling. Multiple officers were implicated in misconduct, yet no charges were filed against them.

  • Conflicting reports on the amount of cocaine seized, with figures ranging from 400kg to 484kg. ​
  • Search warrant execution times were disputed between Customs and AFP.
  • Officers celebrated post-operation, allegedly distributing cocaine, with details hidden from the public. ​
  • Evidence handling was criticized, including a bag of cocaine found days later after multiple searches.
  • No charges were laid against officers for perjury or misleading evidence during the trials.

Legal and Investigative Outcomes

The legal proceedings stemming from Operation Collage have been lengthy and controversial, with ongoing investigations into the conduct of law enforcement officers. The case has raised significant concerns regarding integrity within Australian law enforcement agencies.

  • Simon Golding, one of the accused, has pursued legal action against the Australian Crimes Commission. ​
  • Investigations by the Australian Commission for Law Enforcement Integrity (ACLEI) began in 2012 and are still ongoing. ​
  • The operation led to the resignation of AFP Commissioner Tony Negus and a rebranding of Customs to Border Force. ​
  • Allegations of perjury and misleading statements by officers have not resulted in any charges. ​
  • The case has drawn attention from members of Parliament and the Commonwealth Ombudsman.

Simon Golding's Background and Achievements

Simon Golding is an Australian sports adventurer with a diverse background in military service, extreme sports, and business. ​ His life experiences include significant achievements in skydiving and BASE jumping.

  • Born on January 24, 1969, in Grafton, NSW, raised in a farming family. ​
  • Served in the Australian Defence Force, completing paratrooper and rigger courses. ​
  • Experienced in various extreme sports, including skydiving, BASE jumping, and surfing.
  • Achieved a bronze medal in the World Skydiving Championships and participated in record-breaking jumps. ​
  • Managed a company, Isis Citadel Pty Ltd, involved in importing coffee and furniture. ​

Ocean Tragedy and Survival Journey

In 2007, Simon Golding experienced a harrowing sailing trip where his friend Andrew Witton was lost overboard, leading to a series of life-threatening challenges for Golding. ​He faced severe conditions at sea, including cyclonic winds, equipment failures, and health issues, ultimately resulting in a year-long ordeal in the Galapagos Islands.

  • Simon Golding was sailing to the Caribbean with Andrew Witton in 2007 when Witton was lost overboard. ​
  • Golding continued sailing solo despite worsening conditions, including cyclonic winds and equipment failures.
  • He survived on limited resources, including rancid water and raw fish, while losing significant weight. ​
  • After reaching the Galapagos, he faced legal troubles, including a year-long investigation into Witton's disappearance, which was ruled an accident. ​
  • Golding learned Spanish during his time in the Galapagos and was later diagnosed with Hepatitis B.

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The True facts by !!MrB!! and Published by MAAD72702 UNCUT LIMITED (England).