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The arrests had come after an eight-month investigation, Brunton said. The properties that were searched were in Rotorua, Te Kaha, Te Puke, Omokoroa, Mount Albert and Auckland CBD. Police also searched a boat moored in Northland. More than 100 police and customs staff were involved in the warrants. Brunton said thanks to a “dedicated investigation team”, they were able to identify and disrupt the syndicate’s plans before the drug shipment reached New Zealand shores. “We want to send a clear message that those importing or dealing such drugs will be found out, will be arrested and prosecuted.” The eight men who were arrested are facing multiple drug-related charges including conspiracy to import a class A controlled drug, importing a class A controlled drug, conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine and possession for supply.
Mexican cocaine cartel : Filthy Few gang members included in arrests after police, Customs raids
29 Apr, 2021 12:39 AM
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Those arrested include two patched members of the Rotorua chapter of the Filthy Few Motorcycle Club, police said. Photo / NZ Police
Those arrested include two patched members of the Rotorua chapter of the Filthy Few Motorcycle Club, police said. Photo / NZ Police
NZ Herald
Eight people have been arrested after a joint police and Customs operation allegedly disrupted plans to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the country via a Mexican cartel .
Those arrested in the police raids include two patched Filthy Few gang members, police say.
Press Release – New Zealand Police
Police have arrested eight people and disrupted plans to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the country from Mexico.
This morning Police, along with New Zealand Customs Service, carried out search warrants at eleven properties throughout the wider Bay of Plenty, Northland and Auckland areas as part of Operation Tarpon.
The operation, run by the National Organised Crime Group (NOCG), has targeted key players of a drug syndicate operating in New Zealand with links to a Mexican cartel.
It’s alleged those involved conspired to import a large quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine into New Zealand via shipping containers.