New Zealander accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia

Monday 8 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 8 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

In this story Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force

A 21-year-old New Zealand man is due to appear in a Sydney court after allegedly attempting to smuggle 21kg of heroin. The drugs, valued at approximately $10 million, were reportedly found inside floral-patterned bags within his luggage following a flight from Thailand. He was intercepted by Australian Border Force officers at Sydney Airport.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldMon 8 Dec 2025, 1:27pm

   Kiwi traveller accused of importing 21kg of heroin into Australia from Thailand (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 8 Dec 2025, 1:35pm

   Kiwi charged with trying to smuggle $10m of heroin in Sydney (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 8 Dec 2025, 1:38pm

   Kiwi allegedly tried to smuggle 21kg of heroin through Sydney Airport (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 8 Dec 2025, 2:56pm

   $10m worth of cocaine found in NZer's luggage in Sydney (opens in new tab)