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A life coach has been arrested and could face life imprisonment after Customs allegedly found more than 20kg of meth in his checked luggage at Auckland International Airport.
The 36-year-old man arrived from Denpasar, Bali on flight NZ291 earlier today, allegedlycarrying 20.28kg of the drug.
He has been charged with importing a class A controlled drug, namely methamphetamine.
The man is scheduled to appear in the Manukau District Court tomorrow morning.
According to the charging document, he has no fixed abode.
The 25-year-old woman was arrested at Auckland Airport on Sunday and charged with importing 4kg cocaine.
Customs said the cocaine was concealed in two suitcases, including this one. Photo / Supplied
Customs said she arrived on a flight from Santiago, Chile, and was referred for a baggage search during processing.
She had allegedly tried concealing cocaine in two suitcases.
“After a detailed examination of the suitcases, officers found the drugs concealed inside the panelling,” a Customs spokesperson said.
Katie Harris is an Auckland-based journalist who covers issues including sexual assault, workplace misconduct, media, crime and justice. She joined theHeraldin 2020.
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