Auckland Airport baggage handler sentenced for methamphetamine importation conspiracy

Tuesday 4 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 4 Feb 2025, 10:45am

In this story Air New Zealand, NZ Customs Service

Matangikolo Piukana has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his role in a syndicate importing at least 100kg of methamphetamine. The scheme, which operated through Auckland Airport, was led by King Cobra gang member Nigel Iuvale. The investigation followed a 2021 joint operation between police and Customs.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 4 Feb 2025, 10:45am

   Air NZ baggage handler Matangikolo Piukana sentenced to 8 years' jail for conspiracy to import meth (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 4 Feb 2025, 10:45am

   Air New Zealand baggage handler jailed for part in meth importing syndicate (opens in new tab)