18 December 2015

$9 million worth of ‘P’ off Wellington streets

New Zealand Customs and Wellington Police have stopped a haul of methamphetamine worth around $9 million from reaching its destination and causing harm to New Zealand communities.

A joint investigation code-named Operation Cairn has resulted in the seizure of just over 9 kilograms of methamphetamine found in 15 packets hidden in a coffee table sent from Hong Kong, destined for a Wellington address.

The table with its load of drugs was discovered at the border by Customs.

Enquiries by Customs and Police are continuing but no arrests have been made.

Customs Investigations Manager, Maurice O’Brien says the detection by Customs has removed this large consignment of methamphetamine from the drug supply chain and prevented any subsequent harm to our communities.

“The drugs were carefully concealed to try and avoid detection, but our officers are vigilant. Customs has good risk assessment systems and significant seizures continue to be made.”

“Methamphetamine causes enormous harm to our community and both Customs and Police are committed to targeting those involved in this kind of offending. Anyone convicted of importing and supplying methamphetamine can face long prison sentences and should think twice before getting involved in this kind of activity.”

“We will continue to work closely with our international partners to disrupt the international drug supply chain, identify persons involved in this activity and protect our borders,” says Mr O’Brien.

If anyone has any information relating to this or other drug importing activity please contact NZ Customs on 0800 428 786 (or +64 9 927 8036), or contact your local Police station if you have information about drug manufacture or supply.

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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