Police in New Zealand seize 137 kilograms of cocaine along with two Glock pistols and ammunition after staff at a South Auckland business notice suspicious bags inside a shipping container and contact authorities.
Police say the drugs are a Class A controlled substance and put the estimated street value at about $40 million. Officers confirm the container seizure is complete, while inquiries into the shipment are continuing. Coverage also says police are working with international law-enforcement partners and that New Zealand Customs is assisting the investigation.
Some outlets add detail about how the cocaine is packaged, including references to individual bricks, while others focus more broadly on the discovery and the estimated value. Reporting also notes the investigation follows a documentary trail that traces the shipment’s origin to the Netherlands, with a stop at Balboa en route to New Zealand.
