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Minister Judith Collins reveals new FBI office will help combat transnational crime

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Thu, 31 Jul 2025, 6:23pm
Judith Collins. Photo / Getty Images
Judith Collins. Photo / Getty Images

Minister Judith Collins reveals new FBI office will help combat transnational crime

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Thu, 31 Jul 2025, 6:23pm

There's a new strengthening of the partnership between our police and security agencies and the FBI.

The bureau is opening a stand alone office in Wellington, meaning they're established in all Five Eyes countries.

Minister for Defence, SIS and GCSB Judith Collins says it will work on combating terrorism, organised crime, and foreign intelligence threats.

"Whether it's people trafficking fentanyl, which is a big focus at the moment for the FBI - but also methamphetamine, which is one of our big focus areas."

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