An Irish teenager has been arrested after Customs officers seized nearly 2kg of methamphetamine in his luggage at Auckland Airport on Saturday.
The 19-year-old appeared in the Manukau District Court today charged with importing a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug for supply.
![Customs officers noted inconsistencies in one of the x-rayed packages.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/KWHW23KYXRGYLP5XA3HX62TBCA.jpg?auth=2647fe64bca3f37dcc10eba9ab86c1849862867757ed989b6548a37294df267e&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
The traveller was questioned by Customs officers upon arrival and a search of his luggage located approximately 1.9kg of methamphetamine in the lining of five cardboard boxes.
“Customs officers noticed inconsistencies in one of the x-rayed packages and further examination confirmed the white substance in the lining of the box was methamphetamine,” said Customs manager Auckland Airport Paul Williams.