Watchers at a New Zealand airport unwrap $2 million worth of amphetamines wrapped in Christmas presents. by a Canadian woman trying to conceal
The woman, 29, arrived at Auckland International Airport. New Zealander on a flight from Vancouver on December 8 with illegal drugs in her carry-on bag. release From the New Zealand Customs Department
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When the plane lands Officers questioned the woman and searched her carry-on bag. and found more than 22 pounds of methamphetamine hidden under brightly wrapped snowflake wrapping paper.
A Canadian woman has been arrested and charged with importing and possessing drugs. after she was accused of trying to smuggle methamphetamine wrapped as a Christmas present into her carry-on bag. (New Zealand Customs)
Authorities said the Canadian’s bag contained more than $2 million worth of illicit drugs.
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The 29-year-old woman arrived at Auckland International Airport in New Zealand on a flight from Vancouver on December 8. (New Zealand Customs)
Auckland airport manager Paul Williams called the incident a “serious event”. It is described as “a classic attempt by an international criminal group” to take advantage of the busy tourist season.
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“But a busy airport does not mean that Customs will not prioritize or pay attention to anyone who may be at risk from drugs,” Williams said in a statement. “The airport team is made up of surveillance officers focused on catching those trying to bring danger to New Zealand.”
Authorities said the bags contained more than $2 million worth of the drugs. (New Zealand Customs)
since then The woman appeared in the District Court on charges of importing and possessing with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class A, officials said.
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“We are collaborating more with our Canadian partners to disrupt criminal gangs and drug importation. including through passenger flows,” Williams told Fox News Digital in an email. “As this is part of an ongoing investigation, Customs will not release further information for operational reasons.”
Officials said the woman has been taken into custody.
