A man who disguised himself as a police officer and raided a home in Melbourne, Australia, in a bid to steal drugs has been sentenced to 11 and a half years in prison.
The man, identified as Daniel Thomas, reportedly stormed into the property wearing a police uniform and announced that he was conducting a police raid, demanding to know where the drugs were kept.
Australian court upholds $465,000 fine on X
However, his impersonation was eventually uncovered, and real police officers tracked him down and arrested him.
Thomas was reportedly Tasered and pepper-sprayed during the arrest.
He was subsequently sentenced to 11 years and six months in prison, with a minimum term of nine years before he becomes eligible for parole.
The incident highlights how Thomas attempted to exploit the authority of law enforcement officers to carry out a robbery but ended up facing prosecution by the police he impersonated.
- Fake cop jailed 11 years for drug raid in Australia - November 15, 2026
- Bandits kill Zamfara governor’s aide - November 15, 2026
- US flight chaos to persist until Monday — Trump administration - November 15, 2026
