Waikato pair arrested for allegedly importing drugs via online orders

Friday 4 July 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 4 Jul 2025, 5:05pm

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A 40-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman have been arrested following a joint operation between Police and Customs. Authorities allege the pair imported substances including cannabis, pills, and litres of fantasy from international sources to sell locally. Raids also resulted in the seizure of ammunition.

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1. StuffFri 4 Jul 2025, 4:26pm

   Waikato pair imported drugs for sale through online orders (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 4 Jul 2025, 5:00pm

   Pair charged after allegedly importing drugs online to sell in Waikato (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 4 Jul 2025, 5:05pm

   Waikato drug bust: Police, Customs seize illegal imports, arrest two (opens in new tab)