John WeekesBy John Weekes

Senior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·

21 Jul, 2025 01:32 AM2 mins to read

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The 25-year-old woman was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday and charged with importing cocaine. Photo / Alex Burton

A real estate broker is accused of smuggling 4kgs of cocaine into New Zealand.

The 25-year-old woman was arrested at Auckland Airport yesterday and charged with importing cocaine.

In a court charging document, Customs alleged the woman tried concealing cocaine in two suitcases.

She faces charges now under the Misuse
of Drugs Act which carry a maximum penalty of life imprisonment.