An older woman and her daughter have been found with a large amount of fruit in their suitcase and a sandwich in the jacket pocket at the Christchurch International Airport.

The cargo was effectively destroyed as fruits from other countries are likely to carry fruit fly larvae as well as other pests and diseases.

Sandwiches aren’t allowed past our borders because of the meat, the fresh veggies and the eggs, which are all considered risk items.

Wherever you arrive in New Zealand, you can count on the Quarantine Officers and the Detector Dogs to protect the borders.