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RNZ News
4 days ago
- RNZ News
Four kilos of cocaine found hidden in suitcase
The drugs found in the suitcase would have been worth $1.6m if sold. Photo: Supplied / Customs Customs officers have found $1.6 million worth of cocaine "intricately" hidden in a suitcase at Auckland Airport. Four kilos of the drug were concealed in the panels of the bag of a passenger who had arrived on a flight from Chile yesterday, Customs said. The bag came to the attention of the officers when it was flagged for an inspection during baggage processing. Four kilograms of cocaine were found hidden in a suitcase at Auckland Airport. Photo: Supplied / Customs Auckland Airport chief customs officer Ben Wells said the officers had to do a very detailed search. "This one was quite an intricate concealment - its detection relied on our officers' training and tenacity. They kept looking until they found it," he said. "Organised crime uses a number of ways to attempt to smuggle narcotics into New Zealand. Our experienced officers use a range of techniques to detect concealments." If it was sold, the drug would have been worth $1,552,000 and finding it has prevented a lot of social harm and cost to New Zealand, a Customs spokesperson said. A 25 year old woman has been charged with the importation and possession of a Class A controlled drug. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
7 days ago
- RNZ News
More than 60kg of methamphetamine, worth $22m, seized at Auckland Airport
Auckland International Airport. Photo: DEAN TREML Customs officers at Auckland International Airport seized more than 60 kilograms of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of more than $22 million, from two bags overnight. The unaccompanied duffle bags, which arrived on a flight from Malaysia, were identified by Customs officers undertaking routine screening of incoming passengers and baggage, Customs Auckland Airport manager Paul Williams said. The officers discovered vacuum-sealed packages inside the bags, which tested positive for methamphetamine. One bag contained 30kg of the Class A drug and the other, 30.3kg. Williams said the quantity of methamphetamine had an estimated street value of $22.6 million, and could have caused around $63.26 million in potential harm and cost to New Zealand. He credited the intercept to the "eagle-eyed and highly skilled Customs officers who once again prevented harmful drugs from entering the community". "Its been a demanding year for Customs officers at Auckland International Airport, with organised criminal groups attempting to move increasingly large volumes of illicit drugs through the border," Williams said. "While we work hard to support law-abiding travellers during the school holiday travel period, our officers remain alert to tactics such as drug couriers and unaccompanied luggage. "This seizure is a clear result of strong intelligence, trusted partnerships, and frontline vigilance, and it sends a strong message to those seeking to exploit our border." Williams said everyone had a role to play in protecting New Zealand's border and communities from illegal drugs. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
The Guardian
23-06-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Episode five: the fightback
Funerals are held for Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira and there is hope that the election of President Lula will mean new protections for the Amazon – and that the killers of Dom and Bruno will face justice. But organised crime is widespread and deep-rooted. The investigative journalist Sônia Bridi tells the Guardian's Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips about a man who allegedly not only may have helped plan the killings but may have ordered them. A man whose name strikes fear across the region
Newsweek
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Christopher Meloni Gives Cryptic Update on 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors "Law & Order" icon Christopher Meloni has just issued a cryptic update about the future of "Law & Order: Organized Crime." More Entertainment: 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Canceled Currently, the sixth season of the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" spinoff series has yet to be announced by Peacock. While the latest season ended with a gut-wrenching loss for Detective Elliot Stabler, it's unclear if we'll see the veteran detective cope with this loss in Season 6, as it seems even Meloni is uncertain of the show's fate. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Christopher Meloni attends the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" 25th anniversary celebration at Edge at Hudson Yards on January 16, 2024 in New York City. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 16: Christopher Meloni attends the "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" 25th anniversary celebration at Edge at Hudson Yards on January 16, 2024 in New York City. Arturo Holmes/WireImage/Getty Images Meloni took to Instagram on Thursday following the Season 5 finale to issue a big thank you to fans, all while hinting that "Organized Crime" Season 6 may be in jeopardy. "Season 5 of 'Organized Crime' just ended, and I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you– any of you– who watched," Meloni said. "Here's to a Season 6, hope it happens. In the meantime, if you have not watched it, give it a watch. 'Organized Crime.'" "To all the fans, to all my fellow actors, Peacock, NBC, [Dick] Wolf, everybody involved, cast and crew. Alright guys, enjoy your Summer. Bye." More Entertainment: Best Netflix Original Films to Watch June 2025 As fans of the show know, Meloni has a long history with the "Law & Order" franchise, having first picked up Stabler's gun and badge on "Special Victim's Unit" back in 1999. Meloni memorably played Detective Stabler opposite Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson while also working with Ice-T as Odafin Tutuola and the late Richard Baszler as John Munch for 12 seasons before departing in 2011. More Entertainment: Dept. Q Ending Explained: Who Shot Morck? However, Meloni made his grand return to the franchise with his "Organized Crime" spinoff in 2021. The series saw Stabler leading a new task force after his wife's murder. In addition to Meloni, "Organized Crime" stars Danielle Moné Truitt as Sergeant Ayanna Bell, Ainsley Seiger as Detective Jet Slootmaekers, and Rick Gonzalez as Detective Bobby Reyes. You can catch up on all seasons of "Law & Order: Organized Crime" on Peacock now. More Entertainment: Best Films to Stream in Summer 2025 on Netflix, Paramount+, Prime Video Bryan Cranston Reveals Why Original Dewey is Not Returning for 'Malcolm in the Middle' Revival 'A Minecraft Movie' Hits HBO Max for Free Streaming in June: What to Know 'How To Train Your Dragon' Director Defends Live-Action Remake Changes For more television and entertainment news, head on over to Newsweek Entertainment.
CBS News
29-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Coast Guard offloads $211 million in cocaine at Port Everglades
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 28,500 pounds of cocaine, valued at an estimated $211.3 million, on Thursday at Port Everglades, authorities said. Coast Guard officials announced the drug seizure followed four successful interdictions in the Eastern Pacific. Interdiction operations On May 3, a maritime patrol aircraft identified two suspicious vessels 170 miles west of Mexico, leading to the interdiction of 4,630 pounds of cocaine, with 4,608 pounds transferred to Ecuadorian authorities for prosecution, according to the USCG. On May 5, 9,993 pounds of cocaine were recovered from a bale field 475 miles southwest of Colima, Mexico. The following day, 14,559 pounds were retrieved from three bale fields 575 miles southwest of Acapulco, Mexico, after an embarked helicopter crew observed vessels discarding bales. On May 10, the crews recovered 3,984 pounds from another bale field 660 miles south of Acapulco. "These operations align with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces' Strike Force initiatives, targeting high-level criminal organizations," the Coast Guard said.
