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"A lot of minimising culpability and damage control."
"A lot of minimising culpability and damage control."
Criminals have had to rethink supply lines for hard drugs amid the global pandemic.
Today's tobacco bust is Customs' largest ever at the border in a single shipment.
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Highly pure cocaine with a street value of $875,000 was hidden inside five puffer jackets.
Harpreet Lidder jailed for importing methamphetamine and MDMA and possession for supply.
Meth and MDMA came into NZ from USA and Holland under fake names.
He claimed to be on holiday - until police revealed his hotel room was bugged.
More Kiwis are using illicit imported tobacco as the price continues to rise.
The man admitted the charges in the High Court this morning.
A Customs investigation began after a tip-off about a firm smuggling cigarettes into NZ.
One of the most common symptoms - a sore throat - has been omitted from arrival cards.
Some criminal syndicates are taking advantage of Covid-19 to smuggle drugs, Customs says.
The Government has put a freeze on planned customs fee increases.
Customs and Immigration may also help, and the Defence Force remains on standby, too.
"We are only sorry it wasn't a better outcome for the diver, his whānau and friends."
Airport says health protocols followed as industry speculates about Saudi repatriation.
Life has changed. The borders are shut to all tourists and large gatherings are banned.
New "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.
One US billionaire said being trapped in NZ by border closures would be "dream come true".
The man will be sentenced in April.
Thomas Michael Daly had a doctor's certificate authenticating his 4950 pills.
Indonesian police say the 3kg drug haul is the biggest seizure in the island's history.
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A global ban on commercially trading in Asiatic black bears has been in force since 1979.
Customs says it's a record for drug seizures.
Four foreign nationals received stern jail terms after $20m cocaine bust.
Kiwifruit exporter looking at how to recover significant costs.
Customs says "robust" screen processes overseas means there is no health risk.
Restriction put in place on Monday, February 3, and would be in place for up to 14 days.