NZ Customs Release

Issue

777

21 February 2025

Customs seizes over 100 kilograms of cocaine

Customs has seized an estimated 101 kilograms of cocaine at Auckland International Airport. It is believed to be the largest seizure at a New Zealand airport to date.

This amount of cocaine would have had a street value of up to NZ$35.4 million and caused up to NZ$37.8 million of social harm and cost to New Zealanders.

Submissions now open on The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill is now open for public submissions to Parliament's Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee until 10 March 2025 (NZ time).
 
This proposed omnibus legislation is to improve collection of revenue on goods making collection fairer and more effective. 
 
The primary aim of this bill is to introduce a levy regime to recover costs for Customs' goods management activities. This bill will enable levies or fees to be made depending on which is the more appropriate. It does not change or increase rates on existing charges. 
 
The Customs (Levies and Other Matters) Amendment Bill is available to read on Parliament's website where you can make and view submissions and track its progress through the parliamentary process.
 

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