Canadian man arrested after $4.5m of methamphetamine found at Auckland Airport

Monday 1 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 1 Dec 2025, 8:45pm

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A 19-year-old Canadian national has been charged with importing Class A drugs after Customs officers found 15.17kg of methamphetamine in his luggage. The man was identified as a risk passenger during pre-arrival screening upon arriving from Vancouver on Sunday.

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1. 1NewsMon 1 Dec 2025, 4:31pm

   Young man arrested over $4.5m of meth discovery at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 1 Dec 2025, 6:05pm

   Canadian charged after 15kg of meth discovered (opens in new tab)

3. Stuff via RNZMon 1 Dec 2025, 8:45pm

   More than 15kg of meth found in Canadian teen's luggage (opens in new tab)

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