Drug traffickers increasingly using 'trusted insiders'

A new report suggests that criminal syndicates are successfully infiltrating Customs,  as well as border staff, such as baggage handlers.

The strategic border threat assessment report, made public under the Official Information Act, shows the risk of  so-called 'trusted insiders' is growing, as organised criminal gangs expand within New Zealand.

Just last week three men were arrested after allegedly importing and distributing nearly 180kg of methamphetamine through a Mexican crime syndicate operating out of central Auckland.

Customs say they're up against it. Paddy Gower speaks with Bruce Berry, New Zealand Customs Service manager of intelligence.