Customs seize over 36kg of methamphetamine at Auckland Airport

Thursday 6 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 6 Mar 2025, 4:33pm

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Customs officers discovered more than 36kg of methamphetamine inside two unaccompanied bags arriving from Los Angeles on Wednesday. The vacuum-sealed parcels were found during an inspection at Auckland International Airport. The drugs have an estimated street value of up to $13.5 million.

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1. 1NewsThu 6 Mar 2025, 4:04pm

   36kg of meth found in unaccompanied luggage at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

2. StuffThu 6 Mar 2025, 4:10pm

   Customs seize 36kg of meth in unaccompanied bags at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 6 Mar 2025, 4:33pm

   Customs seizes 36kg of meth in unaccompanied bags at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)