Two New Zealanders charged over alleged $13m cocaine plot in Sydney

Monday 13 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 13 Oct 2025, 1:01pm

In this story Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force

Two 21-year-old New Zealand men have appeared in Parramatta Local Court following their arrest at Sydney International Airport. Australian Border Force officers allegedly discovered 40kg of cocaine hidden in their suitcases during a baggage examination on Friday. The drugs are estimated to be worth $13 million.

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1. StuffMon 13 Oct 2025, 6:44am

   Two Kiwis charged over alleged $13m cocaine plot (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 13 Oct 2025, 8:37am

   Two New Zealanders charged over $13m cocaine haul at Sydney Airport (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 13 Oct 2025, 9:16am

   Two NZers charged over alleged 40kg cocaine import at Sydney Airport (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 13 Oct 2025, 1:01pm

   Kiwi pair charged in Sydney Airport 40kg cocaine bust (opens in new tab)