Authorities say the haul, which is the largest seizure of illicit drugs made by the country’s law enforcement, was destined for Australia
The 3.2 tonnes of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean that was recovered by New Zealand authorities.The 3.2 tonnes of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean that was recovered by New Zealand authorities.Last modified on Wed 8 Feb 2023 02.55 GMT
The 3.2-tonne haul was valued at NZ$500m . It was the largest seizure of illicit drugs made by New Zealand law enforcement “by quite some margin”, the police commissioner, Andrew Coster, said at a news conference in Wellington on Wednesday.
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