The Last Voyage of the Pong Su

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<p><strong>Special bonus episode.</strong> A human source risks his life by becoming a double agent. His existence and his crucial role in helping police know which syndicate members to shadow before the Pong Su's April 2003 arrival has remained a secret until now.</p> <hr> <p>The Last Voyage of the Pong Su is brought to you by the newsrooms of&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/">The Age</a></em> & <em><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/">Sydney Morning Herald.</a>&nbsp;</em>If you&rsquo;

<p>Nicholas Martin had a very important role in the Pong Su story, but it&rsquo;s one he&rsquo;s never talked publicly about until now.&nbsp;</p> <p>Nicholas was a navy clearance diver who boarded the Pong Su with the SAS troops. After clearing the ship for improvised explosive devices, Nicholas took command of the bridge and working with one of the captured North Koreans steered the Pong Su back to Sydney Harbour.<br><br>In this interview you&rsquo;ll also hear about what it&rsquo;s like to ski

<p>In episode 5 of 'The Last Voyage of the Pong Su', we hear from Ben Pronk and Tim Curtis - two men who were part of the Special Air Service Regiment tasked with a dramatic capture of the Pong Su.<br><br>In this extended interview you&rsquo;ll hear about what happened before, during and after the day of this dramatic operation - as well &nbsp;as their memories of the infamous Tampa affair of 2001 and conflict overseas.<br><br>Check out Ben and Tim's&nbsp;own podcast '<a href="https://www.unforg

<p><strong>Episode 10. </strong>After 16 years, the truth finally emerges about the tight bond between three of the key players in the heroin import and their ties to North Korea.</p> <hr> <p>The Last Voyage of the Pong Su is&nbsp; a 10-part series brought to you by the newsrooms of <em><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/">The Age</a></em> & <em><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/">Sydney Morning Herald.</a>&nbsp;</em></p> <p>If you enjoyed this series, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas

<p><strong>Episode 9.</strong> Nerves are frayed on all sides as a marathon courtroom case concludes. The Australian government plans for a spectacular end to the Pong Su.</p> <hr> <p>The Last Voyage of the Pong Su is brought to you by the newsrooms of&nbsp;<em><a href="https://www.theage.com.au/">The Age</a></em> & <em><a href="https://www.smh.com.au/">Sydney Morning Herald.</a> </em>A new episode of this 10-part series drops on Tuesdays.</p> <p>If you&rsquo;re enjoying this series, <a href="ht