Capsules for making 'P' seized

Thousands of tablets used to manufacture methamphetamine have been discovered in five cartons sent from China, which arrived in the country last Friday.

Customs said the 20,000 capsules of Contac NT, a cold and flu medicine, were concealed within various items.

A further 5000 capsules were found at an Auckland address.

A 27-year-old student on a short-stay visitor visa has been arrested and charged with importing a Class C controlled drug into New Zealand.