Tag: kawerau

Gang Patches Seized, Six Mongrel Mob Members Arrested in Kawerau Raids

27 Aug 2026 3:48 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police arrested six Mongrel Mob members and seized drugs, ammunition, and gang patches in Kawerau following warrants targeting breaches of the Gangs Act 2024.

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Kawerau Property Seized in Link to Major Methamphetamine Operation

28 May 2026 10:36 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

New Zealand Police seized a Kawerau property linked to Operation Notus, a 2018 anti-methamphetamine initiative. The forfeiture, under criminal proceeds law, targeted assets of those profiting from crime, leading to one arrest for contempt of court.

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Name Released in Coastlands Fatal Crash

7 May 2025 7:56 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Police

Police release the name of Paul Jukka Makela, 56, of Kawerau, who died in the Coastlands crash on January 23rd. Investigations are ongoing; condolences to family offered.

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