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Three Arrested After 24kg Opium Interception in New Zealand

5 Aug 2026 1:31 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

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.

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