Observant officers in a New Zealand airport unwrapped $2 million value of methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents {that a} Canadian girl tried to hide.
The girl, 29, arrived at Auckland Worldwide Airport in New Zealand on a flight from Vancouver on December 8 carrying the illicit medicine in her carry-on bag, in response to a launch from the New Zealand Customs Service.Â
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Upon touchdown, officers questioned the girl and searched her carry-on duffle bag, the place they found greater than 22 kilos of methamphetamine hid beneath brightly wrapped snowflake wrapping paper.
A Canadian girl was arrested and is going through drug importation and possession costs after she allegedly tried to smuggle kilos of methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents in her carry-on bag. (New Zealand Customs Service)
Officers say the Canadian nationwide’s bag contained the equal of greater than $2 million U.S. {dollars} value of the illicit drug.Â
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The girl, 29, arrived at Auckland Worldwide Airport in New Zealand on a flight from Vancouver on December 8. (New Zealand Customs Service)
Auckland Airport Supervisor Paul Williams referred to as the incident a “traditional try by transnational organized prison teams” at exploiting the busy journey season.
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“However a busy airport doesn’t imply Customs shouldn’t be centered on or listening to anybody who might pose a drug threat,” Williams mentioned in a press release. “The airport groups are made up of vigilant officers who’re intently centered on catching these attempting to deliver hurt to New Zealand.”
Officers say the bag contained the equal of greater than $2 million U.S. {dollars} value of the drug. (New Zealand Customs Service)
The girl has since appeared in district court docket on costs of importation and possession for provide of a Class A managed drug, officers famous.
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“Extra collaborative work is being achieved with our Canadian companions to disrupt prison gangs and the importation of medicine, together with via the passenger stream,” Williams informed Fox Information Digital in an e-mail. “As that is a part of an ongoing investigation, Customs wouldn’t launch additional info for operational causes.”
Authorities mentioned the girl has been taken into custody.
