Customs seize $25.81 million worth of drugs at Auckland Airport

Friday 30 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 May 2025, 5:15pm

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Customs officers intercepted 67.8kg of methamphetamine and 1.1kg of cocaine arriving from Malaysia and New York. The drugs were found in duffel bags during two separate overnight interceptions. A 22-year-old man faces charges of importing Class A controlled drugs following the second seizure.

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1. 1NewsFri 30 May 2025, 4:58pm

   More than $25 million of drugs seized overnight at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 30 May 2025, 5:15pm

   Auckland Airport drugs bust: $25.81m in meth and cocaine seized (opens in new tab)