Tag: drugs
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Police Arrest Three After Burglary Investigation and Foot Chase
Police have arrested three people in connection with a burglary, including one suspect apprehended after a nearly one-kilometer foot chase. The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit, assisted by the Tactical Crime Unit, executed a search warrant at a Rānui address on…
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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…
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Further Firearms Charges Laid After Traffic Stop in New Lynn
A man initially stopped in New Lynn for driving while forbidden now faces further firearms charges after a sawn-off shotgun, drugs, and cash were found in his vehicle. The Henderson Beat Team's traffic stop led to a subsequent search warrant…
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Man Arrested in Queenstown with Firearm and Drugs
A 30-year-old man is facing charges after police discovered a modified firearm, cocaine, and shotgun shells in his vehicle in Queenstown. The vehicle was stopped at approximately 4:30 a.m. yesterday on Suburb Street, after it aroused police suspicion. The search…
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Media Monitor: RNZ Reports on Fugitive's Campsite, Drug Overdose
RNZ is reporting that the first photos of the campsite where fugitive Tom Phillips and his children were recently staying show a quad bike, some tires, and cans of Sprite. It said the photos were released as part of Sam…
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Operation Hawk Nets Arrests and Seizures in Invercargill and Mataura Island
Two men have been arrested, and firearms, ammunition, and drugs seized, following search warrants executed in Invercargill and Mataura Island as part of Operation Hawk, targeting illegal hunters and associated criminal activity. Four warrants were executed, resulting in the seizure…
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Man Charged After Drug and Ammunition Find in Lower Hutt
A 30-year-old man has been charged after police discovered drugs, ammunition, and body armour at a Lower Hutt address. The search, executed around 9:20 pm following a report of drug possession, led to the discovery of MDMA/Ecstasy and a large…
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Traffic Stops in New Lynn and Manurewa Uncover Firearms and Drugs
A speeding vehicle stop in New Lynn led to the discovery of firearms and drugs early this morning. At approximately 3am, a patrolling unit noticed a vehicle speeding along Titirangi Road. Inspector Kelly Farrant, Waitematā West Area Prevention Manager, stated…
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Men Face Charges After Allegedly Hiding Guns and Drugs in Car Engine
Two men are facing charges after allegedly attempting to conceal firearms, drugs, and cash in a car's engine bay before police arrived at a Patumahoe address. Acting on a report of threatening behaviour, Counties Manukau South Police, including the Armed…
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Invercargill Bail Check Nets Arrests, Drugs, and Cash
Invercargill Police made three arrests and seized drugs, paraphernalia, and cash following a bail check. Officers conducting a routine check at an Invercargill address detected a strong cannabis smell, leading to a search under the Search and Surveillance Act 2012.…
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Three Arrested, Stolen Property Recovered in Nelson Burglaries
A 45-year-old man has been arrested and faces charges related to burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Richmond and Stoke areas. Nelson police executed search warrants, recovering stolen property, two firearms, and class A and C drugs. A 33-year-old…
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