Man jailed for attempting to smuggle methamphetamine in a stock pot

1NewsNZ HeraldMonday 24 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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A 59-year-old man has been sentenced to seven years and eight months' imprisonment at Manukau District Court. He attempted to bring nearly 4kg of methamphetamine into Auckland International Airport from China inside a stock pot last September. Customs officers discovered the substance after noticing the pot was heavier than expected.

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First reported by 1News, Mon 24 Aug, 6:00pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 15 hours
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