Three Auckland Airport workers arrested for alleged methamphetamine smuggling

Thursday 20 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 20 Mar 2025, 7:51pm

In this story NZ Customs Service

Three Menzies Aviation employees have been arrested following the seizure of approximately 58kg of methamphetamine. Customs identified suspicious activity after the workers allegedly moved a container from a Malaysian Airlines flight on 12 March. The drugs have an estimated street value of about $21.7 million.

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1. StuffThu 20 Mar 2025, 4:38pm

   Airport workers arrested after allegedly smuggling 58kg of meth off international flight (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 20 Mar 2025, 4:48pm

   Trio of workers at Auckland Airport arrested for allegedly smuggling up to $21.7 million worth of meth (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsThu 20 Mar 2025, 5:02pm

   Inside job? Auckland Airport workers charged over 58kg meth seizure (opens in new tab)

4. RNZThu 20 Mar 2025, 7:51pm

   Three Auckland airport workers face charges after seizure of meth worth up to $22m (opens in new tab)