Tag: customs
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$10 Million in Assets Restrained After Meth Importation Probe
New Zealand Police and Customs have restrained $10 million in assets, including luxury cars and properties, linked to a sophisticated operation that attempted to import over half a tonne of methamphetamine concealed in steel beams.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalEconomySocial Issues New Zealand PoliceCustomsMethamphetamineAsset RecoveryOrganized CrimeOperation GirderCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act
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Three Arrested After 24kg Opium Interception in New Zealand
New Zealand Police arrested three individuals in Tauranga after Customs intercepted 24kg of opium from the UK and India. The arrests followed search warrants, with charges including importing opium and possession of prescription medication.
Law EnforcementHealthLegalSocial IssuesMedical Science New Zealand PoliceTaurangaOpiumDrug TraffickingArrestsWestern Bay of PlentyCustoms
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Nelson Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After Joint Police-Customs Operation
A 36-year-old woman faces drug charges in Nelson, including importing GBL and possessing methamphetamine, following a joint operation by the Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit and Customs. Authorities emphasize a "no tolerance" approach to illicit drug supply.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues NelsonNew Zealand PoliceDrug ChargesGBLMethamphetamineOrganised CrimeCustoms
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Budget 2026 Boosts New Zealand Border Security Against Organised Crime
New Zealand's Budget 2026 allocates $81.5 million to Customs for enhanced border security, targeting illegal drugs and organised crime with upgraded equipment, staff training, and new international posts in key regions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsTradeAustralasia CustomsBorder SecurityBudget 2026Organised CrimeIllicit DrugsCasey CostelloNew Zealand Government
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Police and Customs to Update on Operation Matata
A joint media stand-up will provide updates on Operation Matata, focusing on drug importation through unattended baggage on international flights.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesTransportation Operation MatataPoliceCustomsDrug ImportationAucklandInternational FlightsNew Zealand Police
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$37m Methamphetamine Shipment Foiled by Police and Customs
A joint operation by New Zealand Police and Customs has intercepted a $37 million methamphetamine shipment, leading to arrests and preventing a large quantity of drugs from reaching communities.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal methamphetamineAucklandCustomsPoliceNational Organised Crime Groupdrug smugglingNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Airport Drug Smuggling Ring Busted: 18 Arrested
Eighteen individuals, including airport staff, have been arrested in Auckland following a joint Police and Customs operation targeting a drug smuggling ring operating at Auckland Airport.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Auckland Airportdrug smugglingOperation MatatamethamphetaminecocaineNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police
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NZ Police and Customs Seize Millions in Meth and MDMA, Four Arrested
A joint NZ Police and Customs operation has disrupted a Wellington drug syndicate, seizing 23kg of methamphetamine and over 1000 MDMA pills. Four men face serious charges after the seizure.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WellingtonMethamphetamineMDMADrug SeizureNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police