Customs seize 101kg of cocaine at Auckland International Airport

Tuesday 18 February 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated Tue 18 Feb 2025, 5:12pm

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Customs officers intercepted approximately 101kg of cocaine arriving on a Hawaiian Airlines flight at Auckland International Airport over the weekend. The seizure, consisting of 85 wrapped bricks, is believed to be the largest ever made at a New Zealand airport. The drug has an estimated street value of up to $35.4 million.

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1. StuffTue 18 Feb 2025, 2:14pm

   Cocaine seizure in Auckland thought to be largest ever at a NZ airport (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 18 Feb 2025, 2:35pm

   Largest bust of its kind — 101kg of cocaine at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldTue 18 Feb 2025, 2:52pm

   Auckland Airport cocaine bust: 100kg in bags smuggled on Hawaiian Airlines flight (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 18 Feb 2025, 3:14pm

   Customs seize more than $35 million worth of cocaine at Auckland International Airport (opens in new tab)

5. Otago Daily TimesTue 18 Feb 2025, 5:12pm

   More than 100kg of cocaine found in luggage (opens in new tab)