Tag: cannabis
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Operation Blackout Dismantles Major Auckland Cannabis Syndicate
Auckland police operation "Blackout" dismantled a major Vietnamese organized crime syndicate, leading to twelve arrests and significant seizures of cannabis, MDMA, cash, and equipment. The 10-month investigation targeted a sophisticated network.
Law EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceAucklandOperation BlackoutCannabisOrganized CrimeMoney LaunderingDrug Trafficking
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Police Catch Burglar with Drugs, Dismiss "Soccer" Excuse in Wiri
New Zealand Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Wiri after he was caught inside a construction site. His "soccer" excuse was dismissed when officers found stolen lights, methamphetamine, and cannabis in his vehicle. He faces multiple charges.
Law EnforcementLegalBusinessSocial IssuesAustralasia WiriBurglaryNew Zealand PoliceMethamphetamineCannabisManukau District CourtCrime
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Man Arrested in Wellington for Alleged Drug Importation
A 39-year-old man was arrested in Wellington after police found 4kg of DMT, cannabis, and magic mushrooms during a search warrant. He faces charges including drug importation and possession for supply.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WellingtonNew Zealand PoliceDrug ImportationArrestDMTCannabisMagic Mushrooms
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Live Stream Leads Police to Drug and Weapon Seizure in West Auckland
An 18-year-old man faces charges after allegedly live-streaming himself brandishing a machete and doing burnouts in west Auckland. Police, alerted by viewers, found drugs, weapons, and cash in his vehicle.
Law EnforcementMediaLegalSocial IssuesComputers and Internet New Zealand PoliceWest AucklandTikTokCannabisOffensive WeaponArrestWaitākere District Court
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Man Charged After Major Drug Seizure in Dunedin Traffic Stop
Police in Dunedin seized cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, cannabis, and cash during a traffic stop in North Dunedin's student area. A 26-year-old man faces multiple drug supply charges.
Law EnforcementHealthLegalSocial IssuesEducation DunedinNew Zealand PoliceDrug SeizureCocaineMDMAKetamineCannabis
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Media Monitor: One News NZ Reports Paul Henry's Political Bid, Police Misconduct, and Outback Murder Anniversary
One News NZ reports broadcaster Paul Henry is standing for the ACT Party, a police officer remains on duty after discarding cannabis, and unseen photos mark 25 years since the Outback murder.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEntertainmentWorldGeneral PoliticsElectionLegalFilm and TVSocial Issues Paul HenryACT PartyNew Zealand PoliticsPolice MisconductCannabisPeter FalconioOutback MurderAustraliaOne News NZ
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Man Arrested, Cannabis Seized After Fleeing Routine Traffic Stop
A routine traffic stop in Clendon Park led to a man's arrest after he fled, resulting in the discovery of over a kilogram of cannabis and cash. He faces charges including possession for supply.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation New Zealand PoliceClendon ParkTraffic StopCannabisArrestManukau District CourtDrug Offense
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Drugs and Firearms Seized in Overnight Auckland Traffic Stops
New Zealand Police arrested two men in Auckland after separate traffic stops uncovered drugs, cash, and firearms. Incidents in Penrose and Dairy Flat led to charges for possession and unlawful carrying of weapons.
Law EnforcementLegalAustralasiaTransportationSocial Issues AucklandTraffic StopsDrug SeizureFirearm SeizureArrestsMethamphetamineCannabisNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize 150 Cannabis Plants in Ngāruawāhia Bust
New Zealand Police seized approximately 150 cannabis plants in Ngāruawāhia following a search warrant. The cultivation operation involved various police teams, with ongoing enquiries expected to lead to arrests soon.
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Police score a ‘truckload’ in hefty cannabis bust
New Zealand Police seized over a tonne of cannabis from 17 west Auckland rental properties in Operation Beryl. The bust targeted commercial grow houses, impacting organised crime. Police urge landlords to be vigilant against suspicious tenant behavior.
Law EnforcementBusinessSocial IssuesLegalEconomyEducation CannabisNew Zealand PoliceWaitematā WestAucklandOperation BerylGrow HousesOrganised Crime
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Commercial cannabis growing operation foiled by Police, Feilding
Manawatū Police disrupted a large commercial cannabis operation in Feilding, seizing over 800 plants, dried cannabis, and cash. A 50-year-old man faces charges, as police reaffirm their commitment to combating illegal drug supply.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceFeildingManawatūCannabisDrug CultivationDrug EnforcementCrime
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Auckland Police Dismantle Major Cannabis Operation in Citywide Raids
Auckland Police's 'Operation Green' targeted organized crime, seizing 486 cannabis plants and equipment across four properties. The operation aims to disrupt criminal funding, with police encouraging public information.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial IssuesEconomy Auckland PoliceOperation Greencannabisorganized crimesearch warrantsdrug bustNew Zealand Police
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Police Apprehend Fleeing Driver Pair After Warkworth Incident
New Zealand Police arrested two after a high-speed incident in Warkworth. A vehicle was spiked in the Puhoi tunnel, and the pair, tracked by the Eagle helicopter, were apprehended. An 18-year-old faces charges including driving while disqualified and cannabis possession.
Law EnforcementLegalTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceWarkworthFleeing driverRoad PolicingCannabisArrestCourt
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Man Arrested After Fleeing Police, Found with Drugs and Nitrous Oxide
A man was arrested in Kelston after fleeing police in Glen Eden. Officers found large quantities of cannabis, cash, and nitrous oxide in his vehicle. He faces multiple charges and is remanded in custody.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation New Zealand PoliceDrug ArrestCannabisNitrous OxideGlen EdenKelstonWaitākere District Court
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Rotorua Police Seize Illegal Rifle, Knife, Ammunition, and Drugs in Early Morning Stop
Rotorua police stopped a vehicle with false plates, leading to the discovery of a hunting rifle, ammunition, a knife, and cannabis. Two men, aged 23 and 20, face firearms charges and will appear in court on June 4.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues RotoruaNew Zealand PoliceFirearmsCannabisVehicle StopBay of PlentyCourt
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Electrician's Tip Leads to Major Cannabis Bust in Ōtāhuhu
An electrician's sharp senses led police to a large commercial cannabis grow house in Ōtāhuhu, where approximately 360 plants were discovered and destroyed. Police commend the public for reporting suspicious activity.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues ŌtāhuhucannabisPolicegrow houseelectricianQueen StreetCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Hamilton Police Charge Man After 125 Packages of Synthetic Drugs Seized
Hamilton Police charged a 58-year-old man after seizing 125 packages of synthetic drugs, valued at $2,500, along with cannabis, cash, and ammunition during a recent warrant. Police are committed to disrupting harmful drug supply.
Law EnforcementHealthLegalSocial Issues Hamilton PoliceSynthetic drugsDrug seizureCannabisCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Waitematā Police Seize 41 Cannabis Plants, Arrest Four in Glendene
Waitematā Police arrested four men and seized 41 cannabis plants after officers detected a strong smell from a vehicle in Glendene. The significant drug bust disrupted an illicit operation, with charges including possession for supply and driving while disqualified.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation Waitematā PoliceCannabisDrug SeizureGlendeneSunnyvaleArrestsWaitākere District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Fleeing Driver Faces Drug and Dangerous Driving Charges After High-Speed Auckland Incident
A 21-year-old man faces charges after a high-speed flight from Auckland police, reaching 200kmph. He was apprehended after road spikes were deployed, and cannabis was found in his vehicle.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation AucklandNew Zealand PoliceFleeing DriverDangerous DrivingCannabisCourt CaseCrime
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Three Charged with Illegal Cannabis Distribution in Canterbury
Following an investigation in the Canterbury area, three individuals have been charged with the unlawful sale of cannabis. The group allegedly operated under a medicinal cannabis license.
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Five Arrested in Ōpōtiki Drug Operation
Five people are due to appear in court on multiple charges after police executed search warrants at Ōpōtiki addresses, seizing drugs and evidence of drug dealing.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Ōpōtikidrug dealingarrestssearch warrantscannabismethamphetamineCrimestoppersNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Dismantle Large Cannabis Operation, Seize Drugs and Cash
Auckland police have arrested a 26-year-old man and seized over 500kgs of cannabis, MDMA, and Ketamine after executing search warrants in West Auckland. The operation targeted criminals profiting from drug sales.
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Firearms Seized, Four Arrested in Whanganui Police Operation
Whanganui police executed a search warrant at a Puriri Street property, uncovering multiple hidden firearms and a cannabis growing operation, leading to the arrest of four individuals.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Whanganuifirearmsarrestssearch warrantCriminal Investigation BranchcannabiscrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Dismantle 120 Cannabis Grow Houses, Seizing Millions from Organized Crime
Auckland police have shut down 120 cannabis grow houses, seizing over $58 million worth of cannabis and arresting 30 individuals, mainly Vietnamese nationals facing deportation, in a major operation targeting organized crime.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aucklandcannabisorganized crimedrug enforcementarrestsproperty crimeWaitematāNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Police Seize Cannabis Plants, Two Arrested
Hawke's Bay Police discovered over 200 cannabis plants at a Hastings property, leading to the arrest of two men. The operation, estimated between $600,000 and $750,000, involved a leased commercial space.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hawke's BayHastingsCannabisDrug BustOrchard RoadNew Zealand PoliceCrime
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Two Arrested, Firearms and Drugs Seized in West Coast Operation
Two men arrested in Hokitika after police find firearms, a cannabis grow room, and stolen property. Both are due in Greymouth District Court on September 3.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal West CoastHokitikafirearmscannabismethamphetaminearrestsGreymouth District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Man with Killer Beez Links Arrested After Foot Pursuit in Ōtara
A wanted man was apprehended in Ōtara after a foot pursuit. He now faces charges including carrying an imitation firearm, escaping custody, and cannabis possession, with a court appearance scheduled.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ŌtaraKiller BeezManukau District CourtfirearmarrestcannabisNew Zealand Police
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Cannabis Grow Operation Shut Down in Greymouth
Police in Greymouth seized over 100 cannabis plants, a firearm, and ammunition, leading to charges against a 41-year-old man. The operation underscores ongoing efforts to combat drug-related crime.
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Campervan Drug Operation Leads to Arrest in Invercargill
A 51-year-old man was arrested in Invercargill after police found methamphetamine and other drugs in a campervan. The man faces multiple charges and is due in court on August 21.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Invercargillmethamphetaminedrug paraphernaliaarrestDunedin District CourtLSDcannabisNew Zealand Police
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Wairarapa Police Target Illegal Hunting
Masterton Police are cracking down on unlawful hunting in the Wairarapa, with arrests made and court appearances scheduled for multiple individuals. Police urge the public to report suspicious activity.
Law EnforcementLegal WairarapaMastertonPoliceUnlawful HuntingFirearmsCannabisNew Zealand Police