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RNZ News
16-06-2025
- RNZ News
$7.5 million of meth found in unaccompanied backpack on San Francisco flight
Contents of the unaccompanied bag. Photo: Supplied / Customs Customs officers at Auckland International Airport have prevented about 25 kilograms of methamphetamine from hitting the streets. The illicit drug was in an unaccompanied backpack which had arrived on a flight from San Francisco, US on 14 June. The bag was referred to Customs by border partners after some inconsistencies in x-ray imaging. Upon further inspection, Customs officers located a vacuum-sealed package inside, which tested positive for methamphetamine. New Zealand Customs Service estimate the amount of methamphetamine that was found had an approximate street value of $7.5 million. Not only that, chief customs officer, Tracy Henderson said had the package managed to cross the border, it could have caused around $26 million in potential harm and cost to New Zealand. "Customs continues to work closely with our border agency colleagues to disrupt the organised criminal groups behind these drug importations," she said. "Border agencies work swiftly to investigate any suspicious activity through our airport. It's the sharp instincts of skilled frontline officers that continue to stop illicit drugs from making it into our communities." Henderson said it has been a busy year for the Auckland Airport team, and many of the successes were the result of the trust and respect amongst partner and border agencies.
Scoop
16-06-2025
- Scoop
Customs Intercepts 25 Kilograms Of Methamphetamine In Unaccompanied Bag
Customs officers at Auckland International Airport seized approximately 25 kilograms of methamphetamine from an unaccompanied bag on 14 June 2025. The bag arrived on a flight from San Francisco and was referred to Customs by border partners who noticed some inconsistencies in x-ray imaging. Upon further inspection, Customs officers located a vacuum-sealed package, which tested positive for methamphetamine. This amount of methamphetamine has an approximate street value of NZ$7.5 million and would have caused around NZ$26 million in potential harm and cost to New Zealand. Chief Customs Officer, Tracy Henderson, says it has been a busy year for the Auckland Airport team, and many of the successes were the result of the trust and respect amongst partner and border agencies. 'Customs continues to work closely with our border agency colleagues to disrupt the organised criminal groups behind these drug importations,' she says. 'Border agencies work swiftly to investigate any suspicious activity through our airport. It's the sharp instincts of skilled frontline officers that continue to stop illicit drugs from making it into our communities.' Everyone can help play a role in protecting New Zealand's border and communities from illicit drugs through keeping an eye out for suspicious activity while travelling or working at airports. You can raise any suspicions with a Customs officer at the airport or call 0800 WE PROTECT (0800 937 768) in confidence or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Otago Daily Times
20-05-2025
- General
- Otago Daily Times
Call for unsung heroes
Know an unsung hero in your rural community? Nominations close on May 27 for this year's Otago Daily Times — Rural Life Rural Champions initiative which is now in its third year, celebrating the South Island's food producing champions. As well as a category championing farmers and growers, there is also a rural service provider category which celebrates those critical to the smooth running of those operations. Last year's Rural Champions were Southland dairy farmers Steve and Tracy Henderson, and Silver Fern Farms Finegand plant manager Bronwyn Cairns.
