Real estate broker arrested at Auckland Airport for cocaine smuggling

Monday 21 July 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 21 Jul 2025, 7:27pm

In this story NZ Customs Service

A 25-year-old real estate broker has been arrested after Customs officers allegedly found 4kg of cocaine hidden in her suitcase. The drugs, valued at approximately $1.6 million, were discovered in the suitcase panelling following her arrival from Santiago, Chile.

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1. StuffMon 21 Jul 2025, 3:18pm

   Real estate broker arrested at Auckland Airport accused of smuggling 4kg cocaine (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 21 Jul 2025, 5:59pm

   Four kilos of cocaine found hidden in suitcase (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsMon 21 Jul 2025, 6:57pm

   Woman arrested after $1.55m of cocaine seized at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesMon 21 Jul 2025, 7:27pm

   Four kilos of cocaine found in suitcase at Auckland Airport (opens in new tab)