Seven arrested after $37 million methamphetamine shipment is intercepted

Monday 25 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 25 Aug 2025, 12:15pm

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Police and Customs intercepted 124kg of methamphetamine hidden inside machine parts sent via air cargo. The seizure, part of Operation Vault, has resulted in seven people facing charges. Authorities estimate the drugs were worth $37 million.

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1. 1NewsMon 25 Aug 2025, 10:50am

   Seven arrested after 124kg of meth hidden in machine parts intercepted (opens in new tab)

2. StuffMon 25 Aug 2025, 10:56am

   $37m shipment of meth allegedly linked to Killer Beez intercepted (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 25 Aug 2025, 12:15pm

   Methamphetamine worth $37 million seized, seven face criminal charges (opens in new tab)