Firearms

This was concealed in a personal consignment.

Matangi Tonga reports police arrested the customs officer in Ma'ufanga, Nuku'alofa.

The items included nine 22 calibre-rifles, three rifle scopes, nine magazines, two pump action shotguns, one Taurus pistol and approximately more than 4000 pieces of ammunition.

The Ministry of Revenue and Customs says an investigation is ongoing.

The National Organised Crime Group Investigation named Operation Samson investigated a number of residential and commercial properties across Auckland linked to the New Zealand chapter of the Hells Angels.

A 30-year-old Hells Angel member was charged with money laundering and has appeared in the Auckland District Court.

Detective inspector Albie Alexander said this type of offending undermines the well-being of communities.

He said the investigation would continue to target those who accumulated assets and wealth through illegal means.