More than 130kg of cocaine, two pistols and ammunition were found inside a shipping container.
Staff at a South Auckland business were unpacking the container on Tuesday and called police after finding suspicious looking bags.
Detective Inspector Karen Bright said police found 137 bricks of the Class A drug.
She said the drugs have an estimated street value of $40 million.
Staff at a South Auckland business were unpacking the container on Tuesday and called police after finding suspicious looking bags.
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They also found two Glock pistols and 200 rounds of ammunition.
"We can confirm the cocaine has been seized, and further enquiries are underway into the shipment at present.
"Police will be liaising with international law enforcement partners, and we acknowledge the assistance of New Zealand Customs with our enquiries so far."
Detective Inspector Bright says the shipment arrived from Netherlands, stopping at Balboa on the way.
Source: RNZ · RNZ | Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa
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