Man involved in NZ's national security denies importing cocaine

A man involved in New Zealand's national security has pleaded not guilty to importing cocaine.

He was arrested following Operation Trojan Shield, an FBI-led operation where it set up and run an encrypted messaging service called ANOM.

The operation led to simultaneous raids across the world involving multiple police agencies.

The man appeared briefly in the Auckland District Court this morning.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge of importing cocaine and was remanded on bail.

Judge Kirsten Lummis today continued interim suppression orders, which prevent media from publishing not only his name, but also his occupation including the role he has in New Zealand's national security.

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