Handguns and cocaine found in luggage at Auckland Airport investigation

Half a dozen firearms were inadvertently discovered at Auckland Airport, leading to the exposure of two corrupt Air New Zealand baggage handlers. The six pistols were found in luggage from a flight originating in the United States in 2024. This incident marks the second time law enforcement has intercepted illegal firearms at New Zealand’s borders, highlighting ongoing issues with baggage handlers collaborating with organized crime to smuggle drugs and weapons.

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