Major drug bust in Auckland: Police dismantle major drug operations in Kumeū region
have dismantled multiple illicit drug operations in the Kumeū area of northwest Auckland, seizing nearly 400 kilograms of
cannabis
and 40 grams of
cocaine
, and arresting three individuals.
Waitematā North area inspector Mike Rickards said local police have been targeting large cannabis operations run by Vietnamese organised criminal groups around the Kumeū area.
Police uncovered a sophisticated cultivation setup containing 931 cannabis plants weighing approximately 237 kilograms. A nearby address yielded an additional 130 plants, totaling around 155 kilograms.
Play Video
Pause
Skip Backward
Skip Forward
Unmute
Current Time
0:00
/
Duration
0:00
Loaded
:
0%
0:00
Stream Type
LIVE
Seek to live, currently behind live
LIVE
Remaining Time
-
0:00
1x
Playback Rate
Chapters
Chapters
Descriptions
descriptions off
, selected
Captions
captions settings
, opens captions settings dialog
captions off
, selected
Audio Track
Picture-in-Picture
Fullscreen
This is a modal window.
Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Text
Color
White
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Opacity
Opaque
Semi-Transparent
Text Background
Color
Black
White
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Opacity
Opaque
Semi-Transparent
Transparent
Caption Area Background
Color
Black
White
Red
Green
Blue
Yellow
Magenta
Cyan
Opacity
Transparent
Semi-Transparent
Opaque
Font Size
50%
75%
100%
125%
150%
175%
200%
300%
400%
Text Edge Style
None
Raised
Depressed
Uniform
Drop shadow
Font Family
Proportional Sans-Serif
Monospace Sans-Serif
Proportional Serif
Monospace Serif
Casual
Script
Small Caps
Reset
restore all settings to the default values
Done
Close Modal Dialog
End of dialog window.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente
Acabe com os Fungo
Undo
Authorities also confiscated a substantial amount of cash and high-end equipment used in cannabis production. Two Vietnamese nationals, a 27-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, were arrested and have been remanded in custody on drug-related charges.
In a separate operation on May 16, the Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit and Offender Prevention Team arrested a 36-year-old man associated with the Head Hunters motorcycle gang. The suspect attempted to dispose of illicit substances during the search. Police recovered 30 grams of cocaine and additional cannabis at the scene. The individual faces charges of possession for supply of cocaine and cannabis.
Live Events
Inspector Mike Rickards, Waitematā North Area Commander, emphasized the impact of these operations: "Our team's operations over the past week have in no doubt disrupted the illegal operation and prevented harm in our community. It will have had an impact on drug distribution across the Rodney area. We're really clear that we won't tolerate this in our community, and we'll continue to target these groups who are cashing in on their offending."
New Zealand's recent crackdown on drug peddlers
New Zealand's intensified crackdown on
drug trafficking
has led to significant arrests and seizures nationwide.
A multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of 10 individuals and the seizure of over 6,800 cannabis plants in Auckland in December 2023, with several Vietnamese nationals facing deportation.
Additionally, in 2022, the Head Hunters were implicated in a significant methamphetamine operation, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs and firearms.
The Head Hunters Motorcycle Club, established in Auckland in 1967, has a long-standing history of involvement in organized crime, including drug trafficking and money laundering. The gang maintains a national presence and has been linked to various criminal activities over the decades.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Bengaluru blast: 8-year-old boy killed, 9 injured in suspected LPG leak at Wilson Garden; 13 house damaged
BENGALURU: A suspected liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) leak triggered a powerful explosion in Chinayanapalya, Wilson Garden, here on Friday, killing an eight-year-old boy and injuring nine others. The blast damaged at least a dozen houses in the area, leaving nearly 60 residents homeless. The victim, A Mubarak, was the second child of Amanulla and Rabina, whose house stood adjacent to that of Aiyappan and Kasturamma (Kasturi), where the blast is believed to have originated. According to the victim's cousin, he died after the house collapsed in the impact of the explosion and the debris came crashing on him. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Gold Rates Today in Bengaluru | Silver Rates Today in Bengaluru According to fire and emergency services, the gas - commonly used for cooking - probably leaked through the night at Kasturi's tiny first-floor home. Though the real reason behind the explosion, which occurred around 8 am, is yet to be ascertained, authorities believe it might have occurred after someone had turned on a gas stove or some electrical appliance. The blast was so powerful that it almost flattened the houses of Kasturi and Mubarak, and damaged several others in the cheek-by-jowl residential block. Two fire tenders were rushed to the spot after a distress call was received at 8.45 am. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like It's Affordable and Actually Works Undo Kasturi and her eightyear-old daughter Kial are undergoing treatment for serious burn injuries at Victoria Hospital. The other injured residents are Sarasamma (55), Tabrina Bhanu (35), Fatima (8), Subramani (62), Sheik Nazibulla (37), Pramila (38), and Rajesh (40). Many of the occupants of the affected houses are daily wage earners, while some run small businesses. Chief minister Siddaramaiah, who visited the spot along with local MLA and transport minister Ramalinga Reddy, said preliminary reports from the police and BBMP pointed to a gas leak-triggered explosion. 'The bereaved family will receive Rs 5 lakh compensation. BBMP will bear the hospital expenses and reconstruct the damaged houses,' the CM said, adding that at least 13 houses were affected. BBMP chief commissioner Maheshwar Rao said the final tally of the number of houses damaged was yet to be determined. 'Close to 60 people may need temporary shelter. We will arrange accommodation at Jain Bhavan,' he said. City police commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said the exact cause would be confirmed only after a forensic examination. 'Prima facie, it appears to be a gas leak-related fireball explosion,' he added. The house next to Kasturi's belonged to Mubarak's parents. 'His father, Amanullah, had stepped out for prayers, while his mother, Sabrina, was out washing clothes. Mubarak, who was asleep, and his sister were inside. While the sister sustained injuries, Mubarak died as the debris crushed the lower part of his body,' recalled the victim's cousin Tasmiya. While Kasturi's family was new to the locality, Mubarak's family had been living there for years, she said. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
2 die as bikes collide, cops say one of them was making stunt reel
Ghaziabad: Two men died and another was injured after their motorcycles collided head-on on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in Tronica City on Thursday night around 8pm. According to police, one rider was filming a stunt reel at the time of the accident. A 13-second crash video has also gone viral. The deceased were identified as Rohit Sharma (31) of Delhi and Subodh Kumar (42) of Baghpat; the injured is Sanjay Sharma (38) of Baghpat. A head-on collision between two motorcycles was captured in a 13-second video received by TOI from the police. The footage shows Rohit performing dangerous stunts on his Yamaha R1-5, standing on the bike while holding the handlebars as another person films him. Simultaneously, Sanjay was riding his Star Sports bike from Delhi to Baghpat when the two vehicles collided. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida | Gold Rates Today in Noida | Silver Rates Today in Noida "We got the information from Rohit's friend, and immediately, a police team reached the spot and took them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. On Thursday, Rohit and Subodh succumbed to injuries, while Sanjay's condition is critical. He is still in the ICU," Siddharth Gautam, ACP of Loni, said. He added that no official complaint has been received in the matter. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo by Taboola by Taboola The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway passes through Ghaziabad, specifically connecting Akshardham to Loni, and then Loni to Khekra. A small portion of the expressway, a 90-meter stretch of service road, is delayed due to a land dispute in Ghaziabad's Mandola village. This dispute involves a house built on a 1,600 sqm plot that has been in litigation for over 25 years. An official from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) said that the two packages of the Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun economic corridor, the 14.75 km Akshardham (Delhi) to UP Border near Loni and 16.8km UP Gate Loni to Khekra near Eastern Peripheral Expressway, are 99% ready except for a path near Mandola, which is under litigation. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Extortion': Court slaps 10-lakh fine on RWA secretary
New Delhi: Pointing out that the facts are "shocking and alarming", Delhi High Court has slapped a cost of Rs 10 lakh on a purported general secretary of an RWA for allegedly extorting money from property owners against whom he filed petitions alleging illegal construction. In a rare move, the court also referred the case of the lawyer representing the RWA office holder, to the Bar Council of Delhi to assess violations of rules and regulations. "These facts are alarming and shocking, which disclose the deplorable conduct of the petitioner in filing cases for extorting money from people by misusing and abusing the process of this court. On the one hand, the court has to deal with cases of unauthorised constructions strictly with an iron hand; at the same time, the court has to ensure that the process of the court is not misused by anyone in order to extort money from the persons undertaking such construction. A proceeding before a court is a solemn process for furthering the cause of justice, and not for aiding unlawful objectives of certain individuals," Justice Mini Pushkarna noted in a recent order. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi | Gold Rates Today in Delhi | Silver Rates Today in Delhi The court was hearing a contempt petition against Anil Lodhi, who claimed to head the Azad Market RWA, and had filed multiple cases against alleged unauthorised construction on Roshanara Road and Rani Jhansi Road, Jhandewalan, as well as alleged misuse of electricity and water. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo However, during the proceedings, it emerged that Lodhi was allegedly approaching property owners to extort money, using threats of legal action. He was represented by advocate Babu Lal Gupta, and both also run an unregistered NGO, Green Gold Earth of World. "These petitions are being filed by purported NGOs for clearly oblique motives," the court observed. "This is a case of suppression of material facts, with the NGO not even being registered."The court held that both Lodhi and Gupta were involved in a scheme under the guise of the RWA and the NGO, and that their actions amounted to impersonation and abuse of judicial process. In light of Gupta's involvement, the court directed the Bar Council of Delhi to examine his conduct and determine if it violated professional standards. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
