Five people arrested at Auckland Airport for methamphetamine smuggling

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 6:07pm

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Customs officials have arrested five people at Auckland Airport since 2 November. Officers seized 51kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $15.2 million. The first incident involved three United States nationals arriving on a flight from Los Angeles.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 12 Nov 2025, 4:41pm

   Customs officials arrest five alleged drug couriers in one week, seizing $15.2 million worth of meth (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsWed 12 Nov 2025, 6:07pm

   Five meth couriers caught in just over a week at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)