Tag: organised_crime
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Police score a ‘truckload’ in hefty cannabis bust
New Zealand Police seized over a tonne of cannabis from 17 west Auckland rental properties in Operation Beryl. The bust targeted commercial grow houses, impacting organised crime. Police urge landlords to be vigilant against suspicious tenant behavior.
Law EnforcementBusinessSocial IssuesLegalEconomyEducation CannabisNew Zealand PoliceWaitematā WestAucklandOperation BerylGrow HousesOrganised Crime
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Police Operation Shuts Down Auckland Methamphetamine Ring
New Zealand Police's Operation Haste has dismantled an offshore criminal cell in Auckland, leading to 11 arrests and the seizure of 10kg of methamphetamine and $200,000 cash. The group, comprising Chinese and Taiwanese nationals, allegedly manufactured and supplied illicit drugs.
Law EnforcementBusinessLegalSocial IssuesEconomy New Zealand PoliceAucklandMethamphetamineOperation HasteOrganised CrimeArrestsDrug Bust
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Nelson Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After Joint Police-Customs Operation
A 36-year-old woman faces drug charges in Nelson, including importing GBL and possessing methamphetamine, following a joint operation by the Nelson Bays Organised Crime Unit and Customs. Authorities emphasize a "no tolerance" approach to illicit drug supply.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentLegalFederal GovernmentSocial Issues NelsonNew Zealand PoliceDrug ChargesGBLMethamphetamineOrganised CrimeCustoms
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Police Dismantle Major Meth Operation in New Zealand's Far North
A year-long "Operation Phoenix" has dismantled a significant methamphetamine manufacturing and supply ring in New Zealand's Far North, resulting in 11 arrests and the seizure of firearms, drugs, and cash. Police emphasize ongoing efforts against organised crime.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government MethamphetamineNew Zealand PoliceFar NorthOperation PhoenixDrug TraffickingFirearmsOrganised Crime
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Police Launch "Operation Phoenix" Targeting Methamphetamine in Northland and Auckland
New Zealand Police are executing search warrants in Northland and Auckland under "Operation Phoenix," targeting methamphetamine manufacture and supply. The National Organised Crime Group leads the ongoing investigation, with further details expected at a Whangārei media stand-up on June 11.
Law EnforcementMediaLegalSocial IssuesDigital and Print Publishing New Zealand PoliceOperation PhoenixMethamphetamineNorthlandAucklandOrganised CrimeSearch Warrants
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Budget 2026 Boosts New Zealand Border Security Against Organised Crime
New Zealand's Budget 2026 allocates $81.5 million to Customs for enhanced border security, targeting illegal drugs and organised crime with upgraded equipment, staff training, and new international posts in key regions.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldGeneral PoliticsTradeAustralasia CustomsBorder SecurityBudget 2026Organised CrimeIllicit DrugsCasey CostelloNew Zealand Government
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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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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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Three Charged with Illegal Cannabis Distribution in Canterbury
Following an investigation in the Canterbury area, three individuals have been charged with the unlawful sale of cannabis. The group allegedly operated under a medicinal cannabis license.
Law EnforcementLegalHealthSocial Issues Canterburycannabisillegal distributionChristchurcharrestorganised crimeNew 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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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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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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Southland: Six Mongrel Mob Members Sentenced for Violent Crimes
Operation Pakari concludes with sentences ranging from three years four months to six years for gang members involved in 2022 Southland crime spree.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Operation PakariSouthlandMongrel Mobsentencingviolent crimeorganised crimeNew Zealand Police
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More Victims Identified in Tasman Fraud Case
Tasman Police identify more potential victims in a fraud case after a couple's arrest. Ten victims have now been identified and the pair will reappear in court on August 25.
Law EnforcementLegal Tasman DistrictfraudarrestChristchurch District CourtWanakafirearmsOrganised CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Porirua Launches Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities Programme
Porirua launches the Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) programme, a community-led initiative to address the root causes of organised crime and support lasting change for families.
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement PoriruaROCCorganised crimeCasey CostelloTe Rūnanga o Toa RangatiramethamphetaminecommunityNew Zealand Police
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West Coast Police Target Organised Crime with Search Warrants
Police executed 10 search warrants in Westport and Greymouth, uncovering drugs, a hit-and-run vehicle, and an illegal bar. Several individuals face charges related to drug possession, firearms, and unlicensed bar operation.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentSocial Issues West CoastWestportGreymouthOrganised CrimeSearch WarrantsCannabisFirearmNZ Police
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Tasman Police Disrupt Methamphetamine Operation, Arrest Four
Tasman District Police and the District Organised Crime Group have arrested four people and seized drugs and a firearm, disrupting a methamphetamine supply operation.
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Tasman Districtmethamphetaminedrug operationarrestsfirearmWestportOrganised CrimeNZ Police