Tag: drug

Cannabis Grow Operation Shut Down in Greymouth

27 Aug 2025 3:44 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

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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Media Monitor: New Zealand Drug Service Warns of Misrepresented Opioid

6 Jun 2025 6:58 p.m. · Source: High Alert NZ

New Zealand's High Alert warns that a highly potent synthetic opioid, a nitazene, is being misrepresented as heroin in Auckland, posing a significant risk of harm, including death.

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