More than $80 million worth of methamphetamine has been intercepted at the Ports of Auckland.

It follows a joint operation between New Zealand Customs, Fiji Police Force, Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority and the Australian Federal Police.

According to police, last month a sea container sent from South America to Fiji was intercepted and examined, with around 80 kilograms of meth in it.

Inquiries undertaken by Fijian authorities have resulted in a Fijian national being arrested.

Customs Investigations Manager Maurice O’Brien says this is a great example of international law enforcement agencies working together.