P found in coffee table

New Zealand Customs and Wellington Police have stopped a haul of methamphetamine worth around $9 million from reaching its destination. Photo supplied

Methamphetamine worth $9 million was found hidden in a coffee table sent from Hong Kong, destined for a Wellington address.

Customs found 15 packets of drugs in the table.

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

Customs investigations manager Maurice O'Brien said the find had removed methamphetamine from the drug supply chain and prevented subsequent harm to 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 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.

"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," said Mr O'Brien.

* Anyone with information relating to this or other drug importing activity is being asked to contact NZ Customs on 0800 428 786 (or +64 9 927 8036), or their local police station. Or information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.