Meth found in shoes, car lights and a soap box

‘‘Customs have again shown that through vigilance and having quality systems in place significant seizures can be made, helping to keep New Zealanders safe.’’

Three people have been charged after nearly two kilograms of methamphetamine was found in high heel shoes, car lights and a soap box.

Customs seized fire air freight shipments, containing the methamphetamine, during August and September.

Police and Customs then executed search warrants on houses in Otara, Otahuhu and Mangere.

The two men and one woman arrested have been charged with five counts of importation of methamphetamine.

Counties Manukau Organised Crime Unit Detective Sergeant Mike Hayward said excellent work by Customs in detecting the smuggled drugs enabled police to launch the operation leading to the arrests.

‘‘Customs have again shown that through vigilance and having qual- ity systems in place seizures can be made.’’

Customs investigations manager Maurice O’Brien said risk targeting and profiling work identified and stopped the packages before they could reach their destination.

‘‘Customs remains focused on disrupting the supply of methamphetamine.’’ significant