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 Canadian woman has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into New Zealand — by disguising them as Christmas presents.

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 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.