New Zealand makes largest ecstasy haul

Customs officers in New Zealand have intercepted the largest haul of ecstasy in the country's history.

Around 25,000 tablets were discovered at Auckland International Airport, hidden inside a gearbox from Belgium.

Customs Minister Phillida Bunkle says the tablets have a street value of more than $2m (NZ), the equivalent of £605,000.

Mrs Bunkle added that the seizure was the result of a well-planned operation by Customs officials.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the haul and have appeared in Auckland District Court, reports the New Zealand Herald.