Canadian woman sentenced for smuggling methamphetamine disguised as gifts

Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 22 Aug 2025, 6:23pm

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A 30-year-old Canadian woman has been sentenced to over three years in prison for smuggling methamphetamine through Auckland Airport. The drugs were wrapped as Christmas gifts and were discovered during a baggage search. The woman reportedly claimed she was forced to transport the drugs under threat of a firearm.

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1. StuffFri 22 Aug 2025, 5:39pm

   ‘Vulnerable’ Canadian woman forced to bring meth to New Zealand (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 22 Aug 2025, 6:23pm

   Attempt to smuggle meth disguised as Christmas gifts ends in jail (opens in new tab)