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Customs’ biggest methamphetamine seizure
Friday, 6 September 2019, 12:09 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Customs has seized an estimated 469 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of electric motors, and arrested three men in connection with the drugs. This is Customs’ largest ever methamphetamine seizure at the border. More >>
Auckland man arrested for smuggling 483,600 cigarettes
Friday, 2 August 2019, 3:39 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
A 40-year-old Auckland businessman has been arrested and charged with defrauding Customs revenue by smuggling undeclared cigarettes into the country. He appeared in the Auckland District Court yesterday afternoon (Thursday 1 August), further charges ... More >>
Review of goods clearance fees
Thursday, 1 August 2019, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Acting Comptroller of Customs Bill Perry says a review of Customs fees for clearing imported and exported goods is long overdue. “Customs last reviewed its fees in 2006 and since then, the type and volume of goods crossing the border has changed ... More >>
Customs seizes 100kgs methamphetamine and arrests two men
Friday, 26 July 2019, 4:19 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Two Australian men in their mid-twenties are scheduled to appear in the Auckland District Court today charged with importing and possessing between 70 and 100 kilograms of methamphetamine, hidden inside plastic storage pallets. Based on the New Zealand ... More >>
Travelling child sex offender jailed
Thursday, 11 July 2019, 3:21 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
A 33-year-old Auckland man has been sentenced to six and a half years’ imprisonment for crimes relating to child sexual exploitation images and videos, including production. He was sentenced in the Waitakere District Court yesterday (10 July 2019). More >>
Two men arrested in Tauranga for 25kgs of ephedrine
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 6:52 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Two men appeared in the Tauranga District Court today after being arrested for the importation and possession of 25 kilograms of ephedrine, a precursor to methamphetamine. More >>
Hamilton man arrested for child sexual abuse publications
Tuesday, 2 July 2019, 8:59 am | New Zealand Customs Service
A 51-year-old Hamilton man, who returned from an overseas holiday last week, has been arrested and charged with importing child sexual abuse publications. He appeared in the Hamilton District Court last Friday afternoon (28 June), and further charges ... More >>
Customs arrests passengers after 22kgs of drugs found
Monday, 6 May 2019, 3:15 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Four individuals are appearing in the Manukau District Court today after Customs officers discovered a total of around 22 kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine in their suitcases, in two separate incidents at Auckland Airport yesterday. More >>
Customs arrests two men for child exploitation material
Tuesday, 16 April 2019, 10:37 am | New Zealand Customs Service
In the past week, Customs has arrested two men in relation to child sexual abuse images. A 44-year-old New Zealand man appeared in the Nelson District Court on Monday, after a Customs investigation linked him to the online trading of child sexual abuse ... More >>
New instant fines for minor offences
Tuesday, 26 March 2019, 4:14 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
From 1 April 2019, individuals and businesses will be subject to a new range of instant fines if they are found breaching Customs requirements. More >>
Customs seizes 110 kgs of methamphetamine and handguns
Monday, 25 February 2019, 11:50 am | New Zealand Customs Service
Two men are scheduled to appear in the Auckland District Court this afternoon after attempting to smuggle 110 kilograms of methamphetamine and two handguns into New Zealand inside golf cart batteries. More >>
Customs arrangement with Hong Kong to benefit NZ trade
Monday, 25 February 2019, 10:48 am | New Zealand Customs Service
The formal implementation of a Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between New Zealand and Hong Kong will bring significant benefits to New Zealand exporters, Bill Perry, Acting Comptroller of Customs said today. More >>
eGates open to travellers from Singapore
Tuesday, 12 February 2019, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Travellers from Singapore can use the Customs eGates from today. Acting Deputy Comptroller of Customs, Murray Young, said expanding eGates to more nationalities helps manage the increasing number of travellers arriving in and departing from New Zealand. “Customs ... More >>
Brazilian drug trafficker sentenced to 6 years 3 months
Wednesday, 5 December 2018, 9:41 am | New Zealand Customs Service
A Brazilian woman who tried to smuggle almost one kilo of cocaine into New Zealand was sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison yesterday afternoon. Twenty-three year-old Pamela Nascimento was stopped and questioned by Customs following her arrival ... More >>
1.8 million smuggled cigarettes seized
Wednesday, 28 November 2018, 10:48 am | New Zealand Customs Service
A Customs investigation has resulted in the seizure of around 1.8 million smuggled cigarettes and cash estimated to be over $2 million. As a result of this investigation, the NZ Police have also restrained multiple properties, luxury cars and bank accounts. More >>
Customs improves the cruise ship passenger arrival
Thursday, 8 November 2018, 10:24 am | New Zealand Customs Service
Customs has removed enroute processing and reduced the arrival processing time for cruise ship passengers travelling from Australia to New Zealand on a New Zealand, Australian or visa-waiver eligible passport. More >>
No international departure cards from Monday 5 November
Friday, 2 November 2018, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
From Monday, 5 November 2018, international travellers will no longer have to complete departure cards when leaving New Zealand. Terry Brown, Customs Group Manager Border Operations says, “The removal of the departure cards aligns with international ... More >>
Customs arrests man for multiple drug import offences
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 3:26 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
A Fijian national with New Zealand permanent residency was arrested by Customs today and charged with multiple drug importation offences. More >>
Customs legislation change positive
Tuesday, 25 September 2018, 12:47 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
Customs legislation change positive for business and public alike New Customs legislation to support border compliance and the country’s economy will come into force on 1 October. The Customs and Excise Act 2018 replaces the current outdated and much-amended ... More >>
Canadian sentenced for methamphetamine in toner cartridges
Wednesday, 12 September 2018, 6:37 pm | New Zealand Customs Service
A 28-year-old Canadian passport holder here on ‘holiday’ was sentenced to eight and a half years’ imprisonment in the Manukau District Court today for importing and possessing 17.9 kilograms of methamphetamine. He will serve at least half of ... More >>
