the podcast on
Customs now has two remote controlled vessels to help combat drug smuggling around our coastline.
Tahi and Rua were launched yesterday and can be at sea for up to 100 days using renewable energy.
A recent Government report shows Customs seized 55 kilograms worth of methamphetamine in 2015 - now 90 kilos gets stopped every week.
Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation Chief Executive Sherelle Kennelly told Ryan Bridge the boats are an important addition.
She says it's a sustainable technology to try to stop these illicit drugs entering the border.
LISTEN ABOVE
Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you
Get the iHeart App
Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE iHeartRadio app. Scan the QR code to download now.
Download from the app stores
Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all in one app. iHeartRadio is easy to use and all FREE
