Customs seizes over 60kg of methamphetamine at Auckland Airport

Friday 18 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 18 Jul 2025, 2:19pm

In this story NZ Customs Service

Customs officers intercepted approximately 60.3kg of methamphetamine concealed in two unaccompanied duffel bags arriving from Malaysia. The drugs, which have an estimated street value of over $22 million, were discovered during routine screening at Auckland International Airport overnight.

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1. 1NewsFri 18 Jul 2025, 12:36pm

   More than 60kg of methamphetamine seized at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 18 Jul 2025, 12:46pm

   Customs seizes 60kg of meth at Auckland Airport in $22.6m drug bust (opens in new tab)

3. RNZFri 18 Jul 2025, 1:52pm

   More than 60kg of methamphetamine, worth $22m, seized at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesFri 18 Jul 2025, 2:19pm

   $22 million of meth seized at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)