A foreign woman was arrested at the border yesterday and is before the courts after attempting to smuggle more than $2.7 million worth of cocaine into New Zealand.
The woman flew into Auckland International Airport from Dubai with approximately 3.25 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the lining of her suitcase and 2.25 litres of liquid cocaine hidden in shampoo bottles.
The National Drug Intelligence Bureau estimates the collection of drugs has a street value of up to $2.75m.