$35m boost to help Customs fight against illegal drugs flooding NZ

$35m boost to help Customs fight against illegal drugs flooding NZ

The Government is announcing a crackdown on illicit drugs entering New Zealand with an additional $35 million going towards Customs to fight a rise in...

Investing More To Stop Illicit Drugs Entering NZ

“The extra funding will increase the number of staff protecting our border as well as increasing Customs technological capability,” says Customs Minister Casey Costello.

Government puts $35m towards keeping drugs out of the country

In a pre-Budget announcement, Customs Minister Casey Costello says the extra funding would boost staffing and improve technology.

Investing more to stop illicit drugs entering NZ

Budget 2025 will do more to strengthen our borders, prevent drug smuggling and fight organised crime, Customs Minister Casey Costello announced today.  “Customs is doing a great job stopping illicit drugs entering the country, but New Zealand is increasingly being targeted by organised crime groups. The Government is committed to ensuring law and order, so it is investing in the tools and capacity agencies need to meet growing challenges,” Minis…