Tag: national_organised_crime_group
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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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Illegal Hunting Investigation in Canterbury Leads to Firearm Seizures and Licence Suspensions
A police investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has resulted in the seizure of 31 firearms, the suspension of six firearms licenses, and multiple court appearances.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial IssuesAustralasia illegal huntingCanterburyfirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Registrycourt appearancescrimeNew 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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Bay of Plenty Firearms Operation Nets Arrests, Licence Suspension
A police operation targeting illegal firearms in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne has resulted in charges against three licensed firearms holders and the suspension of a firearms dealer's license.
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Bay of PlentyGisbornefirearmsNational Organised Crime GroupFirearms Safety AuthoritycrimeAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Drugs, Firearms, and Cash in Hutt Valley Operation
Wellington police seize firearms, cash, and drugs, disrupting methamphetamine supply in the Hutt Valley. Two people are in custody facing drug and firearm charges after Operation Trunk.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Wellington DistrictHutt ValleyOperation TrunkMethamphetamineFirearmsCrime StoppersNational Organised Crime GroupNew Zealand Police
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$37m Methamphetamine Shipment Foiled by Police and Customs
A joint operation by New Zealand Police and Customs has intercepted a $37 million methamphetamine shipment, leading to arrests and preventing a large quantity of drugs from reaching communities.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal methamphetamineAucklandCustomsPoliceNational Organised Crime Groupdrug smugglingNew 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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Auckland Airport Drug Smuggling Ring Busted: 18 Arrested
Eighteen individuals, including airport staff, have been arrested in Auckland following a joint Police and Customs operation targeting a drug smuggling ring operating at Auckland Airport.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Auckland Airportdrug smugglingOperation MatatamethamphetaminecocaineNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew 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