Tag: national_organised_crime_group
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Auckland workers uncover $12.6M cocaine stash in container
Police have seized 36 kilograms of cocaine after it was discovered inside a container delivered to an Auckland business. The drugs, worth around $12.6 million, were found by unsuspecting workers who were unloading legitimate goods shipped from Brazil. Detective Senior…
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
An investigation into illegal hunting in North Canterbury has led to the seizure of 31 firearms and the suspension of six firearms licences. The police operation, supported by the Firearms Safety Authority – Te Tari Pūreke, uncovered a network of…
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 operation in Auckland, targeting a transnational organised criminal cell, has resulted in 11 arrests and the recovery of firearms, drugs, and nearly NZ$1 million in cash. Operation Mexted, a joint investigation by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG)…
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 in Bay of Plenty and Gisborne targeting firearms headed for the black market has led to charges against three licensed firearms holders and the suspension of a firearms dealer's license. The National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), with…
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
A police operation in Wellington District has led to the seizure of firearms, cash, and drugs, including materials for pipe bombs. Operation Trunk targeted methamphetamine supply intended for the Hutt Valley community. The three-month investigation, led by the National Organised…
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 between the Police and Customs has intercepted a $37 million methamphetamine shipment, preventing 124 kilograms of the drug from reaching New Zealand communities. Seven people are facing criminal charges as a result of Operation Vault, which began…
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 investigation, dubbed Operation Spin, between New Zealand Police and New Zealand Customs has led to the seizure of a record-breaking quantity of LSD smuggled from the United States. Last week, the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) executed four…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues LSDCocaineDrug SeizureOperation SpinNational Organised Crime GroupAucklandNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Airport Drug Smuggling Ring Busted: 18 Arrested
A joint investigation has led to the dismantling of a criminal syndicate allegedly smuggling class A drugs through Auckland Airport. Police and Customs executed nearly two dozen search warrants on Wednesday across Auckland as part of Operation Matata, resulting in…
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 operation between New Zealand Police and Customs has led to the disruption of a Wellington-based drug syndicate, resulting in the seizure of 23 kilograms of methamphetamine and over 1000 MDMA pills. The operation, dubbed "Operation Armani," identified a…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues WellingtonMethamphetamineMDMADrug SeizureNational Organised Crime GroupCustomsNew Zealand Police