3885 (2024). Hon Jenny Salesa to the Minister of Customs

3885 (2024). Hon Jenny Salesa to the Minister of Customs: How much methamphetamine, if any, was seized by Customs, broken down by seaport since Hon Casey Costello became Minister?

Hon Casey Costello: I am advised that there were no seizures of methamphetamine at seaports by the New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) between 27 November 2023 and 31 December 2023. I am unable to provide the amount of methamphetamine seized between 1 January 2024 and 26 March 2024 as Customs requires a three-month delay when publicly reporting aggregate drug seizure statistics to protect operational security and time sensitive investigative activities. However, I can advise that between 1 January 2024 and 26 March 2024, Customs has publicly reported on several drug seizures where the investigation has concluded. The Customs’ press releases for these seizures can be found here: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/news/media-releases/ I also refer the Member to Customs’ publicly released statistics on the Customs website which provides timely updates on the type, quantity and location of illicit drugs seized and non-drug goods interceptions. These statistics can be accessed using the following website links: Drug seizures: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/statistics/drug-interceptions/drug-seizures/ Non-drug goods intercepted: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/statistics/non-drug-interceptions/goods-intercepted/