Tag: wellington_district
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New Police Dog Teams Ready for Duty Across New Zealand
Four new police dog teams, including patrol and detector dog teams, graduated today after completing weeks of training. A ceremony at the Dog Training Centre in Trentham celebrated their achievement. Inspector Todd Southall, National Coordinator of New Zealand Police Dogs,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceDog Training CentreTrenthamEastern DistrictBay of PlentyWellington District
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Police Seek Paul Rimene on Arrest Warrant
New Zealand Police are seeking public assistance to locate Paul Rimene, who is wanted on a warrant for his arrest. Rimene is described as 176cm tall with a large build and heavy tattoos. Police indicate that Rimene has numerous gang…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues Paul RimeneWellington DistrictWairarapaArrest WarrantCrime StoppersNew Zealand PoliceGang
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Eighty-Three New Police Officers Join New Zealand's Frontline
Eighty-three new police officers have graduated and are set to bolster New Zealand's frontline. The constables of Wing 387 were congratulated by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers, police executives, and wing patron Jude Simpson MNZM at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua. Families…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia New Zealand PoliceRichard ChambersJude SimpsonRoyal New Zealand Police CollegeWellington DistrictSarah ThomasLaura Comerford
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Hutt Valley Retail Crime Taskforce Makes Swift Arrest on Day One
The Hutt Valley’s new Retail Crime Taskforce began its duties on the first day of spring by arresting a prolific offender within an hour of receiving his file from the National Retail Crime Investigation Unit (NRISU). Inspector Shaun Lingard, Area…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasia Hutt ValleyRetail Crime TaskforceShaun LingardCameron CrossNew Zealand PoliceWellington DistrictCrime Prevention
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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