Investigations & Response

The Investigations and Response Group is responsible for the investigation of offences under the Customs & Excise Act 1996 and the Misuse of Drugs legislation. The Group provides the operational capabilities required by the Trade & Marine and Airports groups to respond to both routine and non-routine risks – for example, rummages.

The Group undertakes the following functions:

• Drug investigations;
• General investigations including prohibited goods;
• Fraud investigations;
• Maritime patrol;
• Air patrol;
• Detecting and preventing trade of endangered species through the Wildlife Enforcement Group, a joint Customs, Department of Conservation and Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry initiative