Airport workers arrested after allegedly smuggling 58kg of meth off international flight

Three Auckland Airport workers have been arrested after allegedly smuggling 58kg of methamphetamine off a Malaysian Airlines flight worth about $21.7m. Suspicious activity within the airport precinct had been identified by Customs which led to investigations establishing three workers had moved a container off a flight from Malaysia at the international terminal on March 12, Customs said. Three men were arrested with court documents seen by Stuff stating the trio work for Menzies Aviation. The company provides aircraft ground handling services. The seized methamphetamine has a potential street value of up to $21.7m and $61m in social harm. The trio are facing multiple charges for the importation of methamphetamine and possession of the Class A drug for supply. But on Thursday, Customs and police searched five properties in Auckland finding a number of items interest including cocaine. Customs Investigations Manager, Dominic Adams, said this case sends a clear warning to those who are willing to abuse trust and access at the New Zealand border. “Customs has zero-tolerance for anyone taking advantage of their privileged security access and we will not hesitate to prosecute those caught abusing it.<br/>