“On examination, it was found that both passengers’ suitcases contained identical contents of vacuum-sealed bags, wrapped in towels,” Wells said. “Each bag was found to contain approximately 18 vacuum-sealed packets of the class A controlled drug methamphetamine, concealed within green tea packaging. The approximate total weight of methamphetamine per suitcase was 18kg, with a combined total of approximately 36kg between both.”Customs say the methamphetamine was found in two passengers' suitcases, wrapped in towels and concealed in Playboy-branded green tea packaging. The charges were laid under the Misuse of Drugs Act and carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. Anyone with information about suspicious activity can contact Customs confidentially on 0800 WE PROTECT (0800 937 768) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
