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Two Fijians arrested with methamphetamine worth $17 million

November 21, 2019 12:40 pm

wo Fijian nationals have been arrested after $17 million of methamphetamine was found on a boat that arrived in Tauranga, New Zealand.

Two Fijian nationals have been arrested after $17 million of methamphetamine was found on a boat that arrived in Tauranga, New Zealand.

The arrested men, both in their 30s, appeared in the Tauranga District Court yesterday.

They face charges for the importation and possession of a class A controlled drug, which carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.

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The vessel arrived in Tauranga from Fiji on November 18 and a subsequent search by Customs located the methamphetamine hidden in bags in various locations onboard.

A large sum of money found onboard has also been seized by Customs.

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