Woman and brother face drug trafficking charges

A New Zealand woman and her brother have been charged with drug trafficking in South America.

Beverley Morris, 62, and her 60-year-old brother, who has not been named, are behind bars in Buenos Aires after trying to board a plane to Australia last month.

Authorities said cocaine worth up to $2.1 million was found in their luggage and a wheelchair.

Mrs Morris and her brother have been living in Melbourne.