A joint customs and police operation that was investigating drug smuggling through New Zealand's busiest airport, this week, has led to 20 baggage handlers being arrested, accused of participating in ...

New Zealand customs says a 19-year-old Canadian has been arrested after allegedly smuggling 15 kilograms of methamphetamine ...

This is the fifth phase of Operation Matata, targeting people employed by airline baggage handling agencies, and other associates from the criminal syndicate working within the air border. Detective ...

Auckland Police say they have laid nearly 200 criminal charges against gang associates allegedly involved in a sophisticated drug-smuggling syndicate operating through unattended baggage at Auckland ...

Police and Customs are set to reveal the latest in a crackdown on staff helping import drugs at Auckland International Airport. Operation Matata has been focused on a transnational organised crime ...

A sales representative has been arrested at Auckland International Airport, accused of importing a large quantity of methamphetamine. According to a court document, the 19-year-old arrived in New ...