Tag: methamphetamine
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Kawerau Property Seized in Link to Major Methamphetamine Operation
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.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentBusinessLegalSocial IssuesState GovernmentsEconomy KawerauNew Zealand PoliceOperation NotusMethamphetamineCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009Mongrel MobAsset Forfeiture
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Head Hunters Gang Member Arrested After Dual Tire Spiking and Helicopter Chase in Auckland
A Head Hunters gang member was arrested in Auckland after fleeing police. His Jeep Grand Cherokee was spiked twice and tracked by helicopter before he was apprehended on Esmonde Road, facing drug and driving charges.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegalTransportationAustralasia AucklandHead HuntersPoliceMethamphetamineVehicle ImpoundmentDangerous DrivingNew Zealand Police
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Eagle Helicopter Aids Arrest of Fleeing Driver in North Auckland
A 40-year-old woman was arrested in north Auckland after an Eagle helicopter located her hiding following a police evasion. She faces charges including driving while suspended and possession of methamphetamine for supply.
Law EnforcementScience & TechnologyLegalTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceAucklandEagle helicopterFleeing driverMethamphetamineDrug offensesVehicle impoundment
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Senior Gang Member Among Six Arrested in Major Christchurch Drug Bust
New Zealand Police arrested six, including a senior King Cobra gang member, seizing 1kg of meth and over $200,000 cash in Christchurch. Operation Shelby targeted a major Class A drug syndicate, leading to charges and asset recovery efforts.
Law EnforcementBusinessHealthLegalSocial IssuesEconomyAustralasia New Zealand PoliceChristchurchKing Cobra gangMethamphetamineOrganised CrimeDrug TraffickingAsset Recovery
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Meth Flee Terminated in Terminus Street
A 38-year-old man was arrested in Te Aroha after a police pursuit on Terminus Street. Officers recovered 8.5 grams of methamphetamine, and the man faces charges including possession for supply and escaping custody.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues MethamphetaminePolice pursuitTe ArohaArrestDrug bustEscaping custodyHamilton District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Three Dirt Bikes, Make Two Arrests in South Auckland Crackdown
Police in South Auckland seized three dirt bikes and arrested two individuals this week after incidents of dangerous riding, including one involving a collision and another leading to methamphetamine charges.
Law EnforcementTransportationSocial IssuesLegal Dirt BikesSouth AucklandPolice SeizuresDangerous DrivingMethamphetamineSimon CornishNew Zealand Police
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Man Charged After Methamphetamine, Ammunition Found in Whanganui Vehicle
A 28-year-old man faces charges in Whanganui after police found 9.6 grams of methamphetamine and eight shotgun rounds in his vehicle. He was initially stopped for driving while disqualified.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesTransportation WhanganuiMethamphetamineAmmunitionPoliceArrestCourtDriving OffenceNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Traffic Stop Uncovers Firearm and Methamphetamine, Leads to Two Arrests
A late-night traffic stop on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway led to two arrests after police found a pistol, methamphetamine, and other illicit items. Two men face charges, including firearm possession and drug supply, with court appearances scheduled in Auckland.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesState GovernmentsTransportation AucklandTraffic StopMethamphetamineFirearmArrestsCourtNew Zealand Police
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Three Men Arrested for Burglary and Drug Possession at Empty Auckland Building
Three men face burglary and methamphetamine charges after police, aided by a dog handler, apprehended them at an empty building in Point Chevalier following a tip-off from the public.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia CrimeBurglaryMethamphetamineAucklandPoint ChevalierNew Zealand Police
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Charges Laid After Motorists Allegedly Threatened with Firearm
Two arrested and charged after motorists in Northland and Waitematā were allegedly followed, forced to stop, and threatened with a firearm.
Law EnforcementWorld NorthlandWaitematāFirearmAssaultPoliceChargesMethamphetamineNew Zealand Police
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Five Charged in Taupō Building Fire Linked to Methamphetamine Manufacturing
Five men face charges including manufacturing methamphetamine and arson after a building fire in Taupō. Police believe the property was used for illegal drug production. Investigations are ongoing.
Law EnforcementBusinessWorld Taupōbuilding firemethamphetaminemanufacturingarsondrug chargespolice investigationNew Zealand Police
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Five Arrested in Waikato Drug Bust Targeting Methamphetamine Supply
Waikato East Police executed search warrants in Matamata, Te Aroha, and Whangamatā, arresting five individuals on drug-related charges, including methamphetamine supply and operating a clandestine lab. The operation aims to disrupt local drug networks.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Waikato East PoliceMatamataTe ArohaWhangamatāMethamphetamineDrug BustPaeroaNew Zealand Police
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Drugged Driver Removed from Road After Positive Roadside Test in Wellington
A 40-year-old man tested positive for methamphetamine at a Wellington checkpoint using new oral fluid screening. He faces court and a 28-day license suspension after refusing a blood sample.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Wellingtonmethamphetaminedrug drivingHutt RoadSuperintendent Steve GreallyHutt Valley District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Anonymous Tip Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in Whangamatā
A tip from the public led Whangamatā Police to arrest a 34-year-old man for allegedly supplying methamphetamine. The arrest highlights the community's role in combating drug-related crime.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Whangamatāmethamphetaminedrug supplyarrestWaihi District CourtCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Hawke's Bay Drug Operation Nets Three Arrests
A six-month covert operation targeting methamphetamine supply in Central Hawke's Bay and Hastings has resulted in the arrest of two gang members and one associate, following wastewater testing.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal MethamphetamineHawke's BayArrestsOperation TukutukiGangsHastingsCentral Hawke's Bay
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Three Arrested in Hawke's Bay Methamphetamine Supply Operation
A six-month covert operation in Central Hawke’s Bay and Hastings has led to the arrest of two gang members and one associate, targeting methamphetamine supply.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation TukutukimethamphetamineCentral Hawke’s BayHastingsMongrel Mobdrug supplyarrestsNew 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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Operation Matata Uncovers Drug Smuggling Syndicate at Auckland Airport
A joint Police-Customs investigation, Operation Matata, has led to nearly 200 criminal charges against gang associates allegedly involved in smuggling drugs through Auckland Airport, with 43 arrests made since February 2025.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MatataAuckland Airportdrug smugglingBrotherhood 28 MCmethamphetaminecocainecrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Man Arrested After Attempted Carjackings and Dangerous Driving Spree
A 33-year-old Auckland man was arrested after a high-speed chase, two attempted carjackings, and dangerous driving across the city. He faces multiple charges, including assault with intent to rob, possession of an offensive weapon, and driving offences.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesTransportationLegal Aucklandarrestcarjackingdangerous drivingmethamphetamineManukau District CourtNew Zealand Police
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Operation Mist Nets Three Arrests in Invercargill Drug Bust
Following an intensive investigation, three individuals have been arrested and charged with drug-related offenses in Invercargill as part of Operation Mist, aimed at disrupting the supply of illicit drugs.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MistInvercargillSouthlandDrug BustMethamphetamineArrestsCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Operation Leaf Nets Drugs, Cash, and Firearms; Ten Arrested
A five-month investigation, Operation Leaf, targeting methamphetamine supply in Waikato, led to ten arrests and the dismantling of clan labs across the upper North Island.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation LeafmethamphetamineWaikatoNorthlandorganised crimedrug productionarrestsNew Zealand Police
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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 Properties Worth $36 Million Restrained in Meth Investigation
Following a two-year investigation, police have restrained four Auckland properties valued at $36 million, linked to the Honey Bear methamphetamine case and the death of Aiden Sagala.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues AucklandCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Act 2009Operation Lavendermethamphetaminedrug importationFinancial CrimepropertyNew Zealand Police
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Two More Arrests in Marlborough Methamphetamine Operation
Blenheim Police have made two further arrests as part of Operation Memento, targeting methamphetamine in the Marlborough region. A woman and a man have been charged with drug-related offenses.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation MementomethamphetamineMarlboroughBlenheimCook Straitdrug offensesarrestsNew Zealand Police
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Arrest Made After Arson at Suspected Drug Lab in Massey
A 54-year-old man has been charged with arson and drug manufacturing after a fire erupted at a property in Massey during the execution of a police search warrant.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal ArsonMasseyDrug ManufacturingMethamphetaminePoliceCrimeNew Zealand Police
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Two Arrested for Methamphetamine at Picton Ferry Terminal
A 70-year-old man and a 50-year-old woman were arrested at the Picton ferry terminal. The man was found with methamphetamine, and the woman faces charges of supplying the drug.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Pictonferry terminalmethamphetaminearrestBlenheimOperation MementoCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police
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Firearm Recovered, Man Faces Court After Bail Breach
A 36-year-old man will appear in Waitākere District Court after police in New Lynn found him breaching bail and in possession of a loaded sawn-off shotgun, cash and methamphetamine.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal New LynnWaitākere District Courtfirearmbail breachmethamphetamineArawa StreetcrimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Methamphetamine Bound for Motueka
Tasman Police have arrested two men and seized a kilo-and-a-half of methamphetamine from their vehicle. The drugs were believed to be destined for Motueka.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesHealth Tasman PoliceMotuekamethamphetaminedrug crimearrestBlenheim District Courtorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland police operation nets 11 arrests, seizes firearms, drugs, and cash
A five-month joint operation between the National Organised Crime Group and New Zealand Customs has led to eleven arrests and the seizure of nearly $1 million in cash, firearms, and drugs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal Operation MextedNational Organised Crime GroupNew Zealand CustomsAucklandDrug SmugglingFirearmsMethamphetamineNew Zealand Police
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Forfeited Assets from Drug Conviction to Aid Taranaki
Assets worth approximately $680,000, seized following the conviction of a New Plymouth man on drug charges, will be used for community projects aimed at reducing methamphetamine harm in the Taranaki area.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal TaranakiNew PlymouthMarlon John Birddrug manufacturingasset forfeituremethamphetamineCrime StoppersNew Zealand Police