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Today, a 28-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman were sentenced to a combined fine of NZ$5,000 for attempting to smuggle approximately 18 kgs of pounamu out of Auckland International Airport in 2024.

Read more here: https://t.co/ZwmftaLanz

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In May Customs supported the New Zealand Defence Force to track vessels of interest in Fiji's Exclusive Economic Zone. Read further: https://t.co/7wuh3JQW1R

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In this week's issue of Customs Release:

- Nitrous oxide controls come into effect ✅
- New requests to sell small craft form 📰
- Exporter Help from @MPI_NZ🚢
- Exporting to India guidance 🇮🇳

https://t.co/h0iTLS61RF

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Customs dealt a direct blow to organised crime, seizing an estimated 39 kilograms of methamphetamine at Wellington International Airport over the long weekend. Read more: https://t.co/7Nx5rd2w7B

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Join us tonight for the second to last episode of Border Patrol 2026! Officer Isaac and the frontline team at Auckland International Airport take a closer look at a traveller's Christmas packages with some not-so-festive results.

➡️Tonight, 7:30 pm on TVNZ 1.

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In this week's issue of Customs Release:

- Guidance for exporters to India 🇮🇳
- Drug syndicate leader jailed 🧑‍⚖️
- Customs strengthens maritime capability 🌊
- Exporter Help from @MPI_NZ 🚢

https://t.co/SADSpC2CGM

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A drug syndicate leader has been sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment after an eight-month investigation by Customs connected the man to more than 70 packages of illicit drugs found hidden in household items. Read more: https://t.co/FAoUTdgCAC

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Customs has introduced three Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) to strengthen its maritime border operations and support efforts to disrupt transnational serious and organised crime.

Read more about it in the media release: https://t.co/58zjRSBtER

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A 27-year-old Christchurch man was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to three years and six months' imprisonment for the possession, export and distribution of child sex abuse material. Read further: https://t.co/wPExzfHdm9

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What’s it really like to work at New Zealand’s border? 🤔🛃 Customs recently had the pleasure of spending a day with students from the Gateway Programme, giving them some insight into our work at Wellington Airport.

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Two travellers were arrested at Auckland International Airport last night after Customs officers uncovered a cocaine concealment inside the lining of their suitcases. Read further here https://t.co/WIM45bWYvN

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A passenger who attempted to smuggle 20 kilograms of methamphetamine through Auckland International Airport was yesterday sentenced to seven-and-a-half years’ imprisonment. Read the full story here: https://t.co/GjwjtQa4VI

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Today, Customs teams across New Zealand wore pink to mark Pink Shirt Day. Wearing pink is a visible reminder that professional standards apply to how we treat each other. Respect and inclusion support stronger teams - and stronger teams support a stronger border.

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Customs was proud to be represented at the PACER Plus Committee on Trade in Goods, Rules of Origin and Customs Procedures meeting in Apia, Samoa, helping shape the next phase of regional trade cooperation.

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📣We are giving a proud shout out to our officer, Kim, who has recently taken part in New Zealand Blood Service's plasma campaign.📣
Kim has been donating with the New Zealand Blood Service since her high school days and is proud to do her part to support others in need.

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In this week's issue of Customs Release:

- Nitrous oxide changes 🗞️
- Food exporters to AUS webinar 🍇
- Multiple arrests and sentencings 🚨
- Fuel advice ⛽️
- @MFATNZ weekly market report

https://t.co/N3dEG9opQM

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This New Zealand Sign Language Week, we’re pleased to share this New Zealand Traveller Declaration video delivered in New Zealand Sign Language, which is a practical example of accessible government information for air travellers.
▶ Watch here: https://t.co/wImvJLS67r

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An Auckland couple was yesterday sentenced for their role in the large-scale importation and sale of prohibited weapons and drug utensils into NZ. Read more here: https://t.co/Kg3cqK5Nea

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A multi agency operation targeting drugs and money laundering in Gisborne was concluded last week with property, vehicles and cash seized in Mangapapa. Full story here: https://t.co/y0hJzpOE8R

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Customs has arrested three men in Auckland for the alleged illegal importation of nitrous oxide, drug utensils and illicit tobacco, found in a sea cargo consignment of goods. Read more: https://t.co/AvvSTgcUxj