Busted at the border

Four people are facing the possibility of life-imprisonment after allegedly trying to smuggle $12 million worth of methamphetamine into the country.

The Asian tourists are each looking at lengthy jail sentences if they are found guilty of allegedly trying to bring over 12 kilograms of methamphetamine into New Zealand on Saturday.


Four people are facing charges for allegedly trying to smuggle $12 million worth of methamphetamine into the country.

Two men and two women, all in their early to mid-twenties, appeared in Manukau District Court yesterday, each charged for importation and possession of a class A controlled drug.

They remain in custody until their next court appearance.

Customs officers stopped the tourists at Auckland International Airport.

Methamphetamine of an expected combined weight of over 12 kilograms was located hidden in their suitcases.

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5 comments

Nail them

Posted on 26-05-2015 10:28 | By peecee09

Absolutely nail these scum bags. As if we don't have enough Meth dealing scum in NZ now.Jail them , then deport them.


Deport

Posted on 26-05-2015 13:19 | By Feruno

Do not jail them . That's what they want . They will get a degree in the jail while they sit there for 5 Years ( life ? ), and demand citizenship on release . Send them to BALI immediately


Life imprisonment

Posted on 26-05-2015 13:38 | By myview

Life imprisonment? Yeah right!


Good Job

Posted on 26-05-2015 17:15 | By CC8

But give , them hard labour, NO free education or other free benefits.


I'm still

Posted on 26-05-2015 18:45 | By How about this view!

an advocate for capital punishment to return to New Zealand. Under strict guidelines of course, but maybe the ULTIMATE deterrent would cause one or two people to consider their actions.


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