British man arrested after allegedly punching Customs officers during failed Auckland meth-smuggling attempt
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- A 24-year-old British national was arrested at Auckland International Airport after allegedly punching two Customs officers during an attempted escape.
- Authorities were uncovering nearly 17 kilograms of methamphetamine in his luggage after he arrived from New York City.
A 24-year-old British national was arrested at Auckland International Airport after allegedly punching two Customs officers during an attempted escape.
The man arrived on a flight from New York City last Friday. A Customs spokesperson said he allegedly punched one officer while trying to get away, then lashed out at another as authorities uncovered nearly 17 kilograms of methamphetamine in his luggage.
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