Tag: organized_crime
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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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Southland Celebrates Resilience Against Organised Crime
The Murihiku community convened at Invercargill’s ILT Stadium on Thursday, November 27, to celebrate the Hāpori Manawaroa ki Murihiku, also known as the Southern Resilience to Organised Crime in Communities (ROCC) work programme. The event recognised the programme's achievements over…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegal MurihikuInvercargillROCCCasey CostelloJason GuthrieTom CampbellOrganized CrimeNew Zealand Police
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Auckland Police Dismantle 120 Cannabis Grow Houses, Seizing Millions from Organized Crime
Auckland police have seized over $58 million from organized crime by dismantling 120 cannabis grow houses and destroying more than 10 tonnes of cannabis. The operation, conducted over a month, targeted properties in suburban and rural areas including Pōkeno, Pakuranga,…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Aucklandcannabisorganized crimedrug enforcementarrestsproperty crimeWaitematāNew Zealand Police
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Operation Matata Exposes Drug Smuggling Syndicate at Auckland Airport
A joint Police-Customs investigation, named Operation Matata, has exposed a major transnational organised crime syndicate allegedly importing methamphetamine and cocaine into New Zealand. The syndicate is accused of smuggling Class A drugs through unattended baggage on international flights, primarily through…
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementWorldSocial IssuesTrade Operation MatataAuckland International Airportdrug smugglingmethamphetaminecocaineorganized crimeNew Zealand Police
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Police Operation Nets 19 Hells Angels Members, Millions in Assets
A police operation has led to the arrest of 19 members and associates of the Hells Angels Motorcycle Club's Whanganui chapter. Operation Round Up executed around 30 search warrants in Whanganui, Auckland, Palmerston North, and Hastings, resulting in the seizure…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal Hells AngelsWhanganuiOperation Round UpDrug EnforcementAsset SeizureOrganized 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
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NZ Police Seize $9M Worth of Cocaine, Arrest Four
A joint operation between Canterbury Police, New Zealand Customs, and the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG) has led to the seizure of over 25kg of cocaine and the arrest of four men across New Zealand. The operation, which followed information…
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesLegal cocainedrug seizureChristchurchLyttelton Portorganized crimeNZ Police