Tag: cannabis_cultivation

Rotorua Police Dismantle Multi-Million Dollar Cannabis Operation, 16 Arrested

30 Jul 2026 10:01 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Operation Harvey, a six-month joint investigation, led to 16 arrests and the shutdown of 14 cannabis grow houses in Rotorua. Police seized over $6.5 million in drugs and restrained assets, dealing a major blow to organized crime.

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Te Atatū Police Bust Suspected Cannabis Grow House, Three Charged

16 Jun 2026 10:54 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police arrested three men in Te Atatū after a late-night bust of a suspected cannabis grow house. Officers found cultivation equipment and individuals hiding, leading to charges for drug offenses.

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Police Discover Drugs and Firearms in Southland Operation

13 Mar 2026 9:42 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Eastern Southland Police targeted drug suppliers in Gore and Riversdale, leading to two arrests, the discovery of cannabis, firearms, and Class A and B drugs.

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