Tag: asset_recovery_unit
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North Island Drug Operation Nets Vapes, Guns, and Ferraris
A police investigation into drug sales across New Zealand's North Island has led to the seizure of vehicles, cash, guns, drugs, and thousands of banned vapes in Wellington and Auckland. The operation, targeting methamphetamine sales, uncovered illicit vape products containing…
Law EnforcementHealthSocial IssuesLegal North IslandWellingtonAucklandDrugsFirearmsAsset Recovery UnitNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Assets from Wairarapa Drug Supplier
A long-running investigation has resulted in the seizure of assets from drug supplier Wayne Namana. Justice Dale La Hood granted a profit forfeiture order against Namana totalling $653,000, which police calculated as the unlawful benefit he received from his offending.…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues Wayne NamanaAsset Recovery UnitWairarapaCriminal Proceeds (Recovery) Actdrug supplierprofit forfeitureorganized crimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Seize Vehicles and Cash in Gisborne Drug Operation
Gisborne Police, supported by the Hastings Police Asset Recovery Unit, have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following search warrants executed this week. The operation targeted properties believed to be obtained through illicit funds linked to…
Law EnforcementLegalSocial Issues GisborneAsset Recovery Unitmethamphetaminedrug offendingproperty seizureorganized crimeNew Zealand Police
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Greazy Dogs MC Crippled by Police Operation: Arrests and Asset Seizures in Bay of Plenty
New Zealand Police have arrested several members and associates of the Greazy Dogs MC in the western Bay of Plenty, dealing a blow to methamphetamine manufacture and supply. A police operation this week led to the arrest of gang members…
Law EnforcementSocial Issues New Zealand PoliceGreazy Dogs MCmethamphetamineTaurangaOperation KingtideAsset Recovery UnitOrganized Crime