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New Zealand Women Caught Smuggling $35M Meth in Sydney

3/6/2026

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Story summary

Two New Zealand women were caught smuggling 38 kg of methamphetamine into Sydney Airport, Australia, on a flight from Singapore.
During a baggage inspection, officers found the drugs concealed under a small layer of towels in their suitcase.
The meth has an estimated street value of A$35.2 million.
They faced court March 4, charged with importing a commercial quantity of an illegal drug.
The charges could carry a life sentence.

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Story summary

Two New Zealand women were caught smuggling 38 kg of methamphetamine into Sydney Airport, Australia, on a flight from Singapore.
During a baggage inspection, officers found the drugs concealed under a small layer of towels in their suitcase.
The meth has an estimated street value of A$35.2 million.
They faced court March 4, charged with importing a commercial quantity of an illegal drug.
The charges could carry a life sentence.