New Zealander faces life sentence for alleged cocaine import in Sydney

NZ Herald1NewsMonday 3 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A 21-year-old New Zealand man is facing a life sentence after allegedly importing 20kg of cocaine into Australia. The drugs were reportedly found concealed in his luggage during a baggage examination at Sydney Airport following a flight from the United States.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 3 Feb 2025, 12:40pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 79 minutes
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