Tag: auckland_airport
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Operation Matata Uncovers Drug Smuggling Syndicate at Auckland Airport
A joint Police-Customs investigation, dubbed "Operation Matata," has led to nearly 200 criminal charges against gang associates allegedly involved in a syndicate smuggling drugs through Auckland Airport. The operation targeted a syndicate allegedly smuggling class A drugs through unattended baggage.…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Death of Māori MP, Drug Bust, Museum Closure
Radio New Zealand is reporting that Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50. Te Pāti Māori said in a statement that it was "heartbroken" by her passing. RNZ said Kemp was at Parliament on Wednesday…
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Media Monitor: 1News reports on death of Māori MP, drug smuggling arrests
1News is reporting that Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at age 50 after battling kidney disease. The party called the news "heartbreaking." In other news, a second man has been charged after a fatal alleged hit-and-run…
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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…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports Book Disposal, Drone Incident, and Housing Case
RNZ is reporting that a second-hand bookstore owner in New Zealand is upset over the National Library's plan to dispose of half a million books. It said the library claims it has been trying to re-home the books since 2018,…
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Police Complete Exercise at Mānawa Bay, Auckland Airport
Police have completed their planned training exercise at Mānawa Bay, Auckland Airport. The exercise involved partner agencies. Jarred Williamson of NZ Police acknowledged their support. The public can find more information on the NZ Police app.
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Police Exercise Underway at Mānawa Bay
A planned police training exercise is underway at Mānawa Bay, near Auckland Airport. The public may see tactical police staff and other emergency services outside the centre, but authorities say there is no cause for alarm. The exercise is taking…
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Police Training Exercise Planned at Mānawa Bay Tonight
Police have announced a planned training exercise at Mānawa Bay tonight, assuring the public there is no cause for alarm. The exercise, supported by emergency services, Auckland Airport, and Mānawa Bay, will occur outside of the centre’s operating hours. Volunteers…
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