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Sentencing for $5 Million of Meth Strong Warning
For immediate release 29 May 2007
Sentencing for $5 Million Worth of Meth Sends Strong Warning
Today's sentencing of two people for importing around $5 million worth of crystal methamphetamine sends a strong warning that drug trafficking isn't worth the risk.
In the Auckland High Court today, two Canadian nationals were each sentenced to ten years and six months total for importing a class A controlled drug, and possession for supply of that drug.
Customs officers at Auckland International Airport found the bulk of the drug packed into 43 identically-sized picture frames during an x-ray examination in August last year.
Around 100 grams of the Class A controlled drug crystal methamphetamine was discovered within each frame. The total street value of this find is approximately $5 million.
New Zealand Customs Manager Drug Investigations, Bill Perry, says: "Crystal methamphetamine is an evil drug and today's sentencing shows that if you get caught you will pay a heavy price."
"It also highlights that criminal groups will go to great lengths to conceal illegal drugs at international borders. Today's sentencing is a good result for Customs, but we must remain constantly alert to stay one step ahead of criminals."
ENDS
Photos are available at:
http://www.customs.govt.nz/about/Customs+Media+Centre/
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