Customs has made its first seizure of drugs found on an airline passenger, since the border reopened.
The suitcase containing concealment of methamphetamine. Photo: NZ Customs
A man was arrested at Auckland International Airport today trying to smuggle 2kg of methamphetamine into the country from a flight from Santiago.
He will appear in the Manukau District Court and is charged with the Importation of a Class A drug.
Customs spokes person Cam Moore said it believed the Class A drug was sourced from Mexico and was found concealed in the man's luggage.
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About 2kg of methamphetamine was seized at Auckland International Airport on 11 June, 2022. Photo: NZ Customs