Tag: drug_seizure
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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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Operation Diablo Nets Drugs, Firearms, and Arrests in Southland
A police operation targeting gang-related drug offenses in Southland has resulted in multiple arrests and the seizure of methamphetamine, cannabis, firearms, and cash.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegal Operation DiabloSouthlandInvercargillDrug SeizureFirearmsArrestsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Methamphetamine Investigation Leads to Arrests in Auckland
Tasman Police's investigation into a methamphetamine supply chain between Tasman and Auckland leads to five arrests and the seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal MethamphetamineTasman PoliceAucklandHells AngelsDrug SeizureCrimeArrestNew Zealand Police
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Auckland workers uncover $12.6M cocaine stash in container
Unsuspecting Auckland business staff discovered 36kg of cocaine, valued at $12.6 million, hidden within a container shipped from Brazil, prompting a police investigation into the criminal syndicate involved.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues AucklandcocaineNational Organised Crime Groupdrug seizurecrimeBrazilimportationNew 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.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal AucklandcannabisMDMAKetaminedrug seizureAnthony Darvillorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Record GBL Seizure in Wellington Nets Four Arrests
A joint Police and Customs operation in Wellington has resulted in New Zealand’s largest ever seizure of GBL, also known as liquid ecstasy, and the arrest of four men. The seized drugs have a street value of over $17 million.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues WellingtonGBLDrug SeizureOperation HermesMethamphetamineArrestsNew Zealand Police
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Record LSD Seizure Uncovered in New Zealand Cocaine Investigation
A joint drug investigation in Auckland has uncovered a record-breaking 40,800 LSD tabs, valued at over a million dollars, smuggled from the United States. Two men are facing charges.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues LSDCocaineDrug SeizureOperation SpinNational Organised Crime GroupAucklandNew Zealand Police
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NZ Police and Customs Seize Millions in Meth and MDMA, Four Arrested
A joint NZ Police and Customs operation has disrupted a Wellington drug syndicate, seizing 23kg of methamphetamine and over 1000 MDMA pills. Four men face serious charges after the seizure.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WellingtonMethamphetamineMDMADrug SeizureNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police
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East Auckland Traffic Stop Nets Cannabis Haul
During a routine breath test stop in East Auckland, police discovered over 4kg of cannabis in zip lock bags. The driver faces charges for drug possession and driving under the influence.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal East AucklandCannabisDrug SeizureDawson RoadManukau District CourtRakana CookCrimeNZ Police
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NZ Police Seize $9M Worth of Cocaine, Arrest Four
A coordinated effort by police and customs has resulted in a major cocaine seizure at Lyttelton Port, leading to multiple arrests across New Zealand and preventing significant community harm.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal cocainedrug seizureChristchurchLyttelton Portorganized crimeNZ Police
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$30 Million Cocaine Haul Uncovered in Mt Wellington
Police and Customs are investigating after a worker in Mt Wellington found duffle bags containing $30 million worth of cocaine in a shipping container from Central America.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia cocaineMount Wellingtondrug seizureAuckland City CIBRachael ManningAnthony DarvillCentral America