Security guards at a New Zealand airport opened a package of $2 million worth of methamphetamine wrapped as a Christmas present that a Canadian woman had tried to hide.
The 29-year-old woman arrived at Auckland International Airport in 2019. A New Zealander who boarded a flight from Vancouver on December 8th had illegal drugs in his carry-on luggage, officials said. release From New Zealand Customs.
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Upon landing, officers questioned the woman and searched her carry-on duffel bag, where they discovered more than 22 pounds of methamphetamine hidden under brightly wrapped snowflake wrappers. Ta.
A Canadian woman has been arrested and faces drug importation and possession charges after she allegedly tried to smuggle several pounds of methamphetamine wrapped in a carry-on bag as a Christmas present. (New Zealand Customs)
Officials say the Canadian's bag contained more than $2 million worth of illegal drugs.
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The 29-year-old woman arrived at New Zealand's Auckland International Airport on December 8th on a flight from Vancouver. (New Zealand Customs)
Auckland Airport Manager Paul Williams called the incident a “classic attempt by a transnational organized crime group” to take advantage of the busy travel season.
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“However, just because an airport is busy does not mean Customs is not focusing on or paying attention to people who may pose a drug risk,” Williams said. said in a statement. “Airport teams are made up of vigilant personnel who are dedicated to catching those who seek to harm New Zealand.”
Officials said the bag contained more than $2 million worth of drugs. (New Zealand Customs)
The woman then appeared in local court on charges of importation and possession for the supply of a class A controlled drug, officers noted.
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“Further collaboration is underway with our Canadian partners to disrupt drug imports, including through criminal organizations and passenger transport,” Williams told Fox News Digital in an email. “As this is part of an ongoing investigation, Customs will not release any further information for operational reasons.”
Authorities said a woman was taken into custody.
