Customs seizes cocaine after ship docks in Tauranga
08.00am 26 April 2023
Customs officers have located what is believed to be approximately 50 kilograms of cocaine hidden on a ship which docked in Tauranga this morning (21 April 2023).
Customs’ Maritime Group found the drugs as part of an onboard inspection of a freighter which had travelled from Panama and was destined for Sydney.
This seizure was supported by Police and further investigations are underway.
Customs cannot make further comment while investigations continue.