Tourist from NZ flight detained in Cook Islands after bag of cannabis and white powder allegedly found

A tourist off a flight from New Zealand yesterday has been remanded into prison on a charge of importing cannabis. Photo / File

A tourist off a flight from New Zealand has been remanded in prison on a charge of importing cannabis to the Cook Islands.

The 50-year-old man was detained yesterday after Cook Islands Customs allegedly discovered a concealed bag of cannabis and two bags of white powder, Cook Islands Police said.

The white powder is currently subject to analysis.

Local police were notified, and the incoming passenger was brought to National Headquarters where he was processed.

The man is expected to appear in court tomorrow.

A tourist off a flight from New Zealand yesterday has been remanded into prison on a charge of importing cannabis. Photo / Cook Islands Police Service

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the Herald it is yet to be contacted in relation to this incident.

New Zealand Police have been approached for comment.

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