Auckland airport officials said this was a “classic attempt” as many organized crime travelers try to bypass security regulations during the hectic holiday season.

A woman travelling from Vancouver to New Zealand was arrested after a search of her carry-on duffel bag found methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents, according to authorities.

Methamphetamine, disguised as a Christmas present, was seized by customs on a flight from Vancouver to New Zealand on Sunday. New Zealand Customs officers questioned a woman travelling from Vancouver to Auckland on Dec. 8 and found around 10.2 kilograms of methamphetamine wrapped as a gift in her possession.

A woman travelling from Vancouver to New Zealand was arrested after a search of her carry-on duffel bag found methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents, according to authorities.

A 29-year-old Canadian woman faces charges in New Zealand after customs authorities say she was caught with 10.2 kilograms of methamphetamine wrapped as if it belonged under a Christmas tree and tucked inside her carry-on baggage at an Auckland airport.

A Canadian woman has been arrested after she attempted to bring methamphetamine wrapped up as a Christmas present through a New Zealand airport. The unnamed woman was making her way through Auckland Airport on Sunday ahead of the festive celebrations later this month with several gifts in tow,

New Zealand's border agency says a woman is in custody after arriving on a flight from Vancouver with more than 10 kilograms of methamphetamine wrapped as Christmas presents.

A Canadian woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into New Zealand — by disguising them as Christmas presents. New Zealand Customs officials said 22 pounds of methamphetamine worth up to $2.