New Zealand Police and Customs Service collaborated with United States law enforcement to thwart a drug trafficking organization's attempt to smuggle
New Zealand Police and Customs Service collaborated with United States law enforcement to thwart a drug trafficking organization’s attempt to smuggle nearly 200 kilograms of methamphetamine into New Zealand and Australia. Led by the FBI, a joint task force seized the drugs over a 12-month period and made five arrests in the US. This successful operation highlights the effectiveness of international cooperation in combating transnational crime. Both countries share intelligence to disrupt criminal networks, with a focus on targeting drug trafficking organizations at both ends of the supply chain. Seizures at the US border destined for New Zealand have been increasing, contributing to intelligence gathering and targeting criminal groups. Close collaboration between law enforcement agencies is crucial in preventing significant profits for organized crime and minimizing harm to communities.
