NZ Police Commissioner Mike Bush wishes to announce that the Brazil Federal Police have escaped prisoner Phillip Smith in their custody.
The NZ Police liaison officer in Brazil has visited ... More
Police are building a clearer picture of the events leading to the absconding of Phillip Smith.
The inquiry team has spoken to a number of people who interacted with Smith in the last few ... More
A small amount of liquid in a plastic bottle sent to the New Zealand Herald has been secured by Auckland City Police after it arrived in a suspicious package this morning.
NZ Herald ... More
The police investigation to locate Phillip Smith is now focused on Brazil.
This is believed to be the last known destination of Mr Smith, who transited through Santiago in Chile where he ... More
Police can confirm that absconded prisoner Phillip Smith travelled on from Santiago in Chile to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.
Police are continuing to liaise with the relevant authorities in ... More
