Controlled Deliveries, Track Device, Internal Search And Concealment

Question 1

Section 12 MODAA 1978

Answer 1

Allowing delivery of unlawfully imported drugs for purpose of detection

Question 2

Section 81 S+S 2012

Answer 2

Searches of persons places and vehicles relating to deliveries under section 12 of the misuse of drugs amendment act 1978

Question 3

Methods of Importation (give 6 examples)

Answer 3

1. International mail Centre – inside a mail article.
2. international airport – arriving courier using either body packing, internal concealment or concealed within luggage.
3. imported airfreight – within a freight consignment which can be either commercial or private.
4. imported seafreight – as with airfreight but arrive via sea.
5. transshipped air or seafreight – transiting through New Zealand with a final destination in another country.
6. arriving commercial vessel – hidden on board or attach to a vessel that is either unloading or picking up cargo from New Zealand

Question 4

Two options with controlled delivers

Answer 4

Option 1
A clean controlled delivery when no drugs are left within a consignment.

Option 2
Leave an amount of drug with the consignment.

Question 5

Initial Action Phase for Controlled Delivery

Steps 1-6

Answer 5

1. Assume ownership and appoint roles (investigation, file, exhibits, interception, CLO)
2. Liaise early with customs exhibits officer.
3. Consider electronic interception
4. Request customs manipulate track and trace system
5. contact other services (Surveillance, photography, CMC, TSU).
6. Plan the operation (Operation orders, roster staff)