Man charged after 2kg of methamphetamine found in barbecue grill

Monday 9 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 9 Jun 2025, 8:28pm

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A foreign national has appeared in court after customs officers discovered approximately 2kg of methamphetamine at Auckland International Airport. The drugs were concealed inside a portable barbecue grill on a flight arriving from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday.

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1. 1NewsMon 9 Jun 2025, 5:09pm

   Attempt to smuggle 2kg of meth in electric BBQ grill thwarted (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 9 Jun 2025, 8:28pm

   Customs seize 2kg meth hidden in barbecue at Auckland International Airport (opens in new tab)