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1News
23-05-2025
- 1News
Police bust several drug operations in Kumeū, northwest Auckland
Police have recovered 400kg of cannabis and 40g of cocaine from several drug operations running out of northwest Auckland over the past week. Three people have been arrested after police executed search warrants at large cannabis grow houses around Kumeū. Police said the operations were run by Vietnamese organised criminal groups. Warrants across two properties were carried out May 21 and May 16. Waitematā North Area Commander, Inspector Mike Rickards, said Kumeū and Helensville police staff conducted a search warrant on a Station Rd property on Wednesday. "At the property, we located 931 cannabis plants weighing 237 kilograms," Rickards said. On May 16, police discovered cocaine and "130 cannabis plants weighing up to 155 kilograms". "Inside, we also seized a large amount of cash as well as high-end equipment used in the manufacturing of cannabis," Rickards said. A 27-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were arrested and remained in custody on drug offences. Also, on May 16, police arrested a 36-year-old Head Hunters associate after he allegedly tried to dispose of illicit drugs at an address being searched. Police discovered 30g of cocaine at the property, along with more cannabis. The man has been charged with possession for supply of cocaine and cannabis. "Our team's operations over the past week have in no doubt disrupted the illegal operation and prevented harm in our community," Rickards said. "It will have had an impact on drug distribution across the Rodney area."
NZ Herald
23-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Auckland drug raids: 400kg cannabis, cocaine seized, three arrested
Police completed search warrants yesterday, May 21, and May 16 at two properties. 'On Wednesday, our Kumeū and Helensville staff terminated a search warrant at a Station Road property where a sophisticated operation was uncovered. 'At the property, we located 931 cannabis plants weighing 237 kilograms.' Police also found a vast amount of equipment used to manufacture drugs. Two Vietnamese nationals at a nearby address were arrested last Friday. Police located 130 cannabis plants weighing up to 155 kilograms. 'Inside, we also seized a large amount of cash as well as high-end equipment used in the manufacturing of cannabis.' Cocaine was also located at the property. A 27-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man were remanded in custody on drug offences. A Head Hunters associate was arrested following a third search warrant on May 16, charged with possession for supply of cocaine and cannabis. 'The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit and members of the Offender Prevention Team attended. 'A 36-year-old man was arrested after he initially tried to dispose of illicit drugs at the address.' Police located 30 grams of cocaine as well as cannabis at the property. Jaime Lyth is a multimedia journalist for the New Zealand Herald, focusing on crime and breaking news. Lyth began working under the NZ Herald masthead in 2021 as a reporter for the Northern Advocate in Whangārei.
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Scoop
Police Shut Down Drug Operations Across Kumeū
Press Release – New Zealand Police Hundreds of cannabis plants have been destroyed. Photo/Supplied. Search warrants conducted in Kumeh. Photo/Supplied. Plants located were of varying sizes. Photo/Supplied. Police have uprooted several illicit drug operations nestled amongst the community in Northwest Auckland. In the past week, Police have recovered nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis, 40 grams of cocaine and made three arrests. Waitematā North Area Commander, Inspector Mike Rickards says local Police have been targeting large cannabis grow house operations run by Vietnamese organised criminal groups around the Kumeū area. Warrants were terminated on Wednesday, 21 May, and 16 May at two properties. 'On Wednesday, our Kumeū and Helensville staff terminated a search warrant at a Station Road property where a sophisticated operation was uncovered. 'At the property, we located 931 cannabis plants weighing 237 kilograms.' Police also located a vast amount of equipment used to manufacture. It followed a previous warrant last Friday at a nearby address, where two Vietnamese nationals were arrested. Inspector Rickards says Police located 130 cannabis plants weighting up to 155 kilograms. 'Inside, we also seized a large amount of cash as well as high-end equipment used in the manufacturing of cannabis.' Cocaine was also located at the property. Two arrests were made, and a 27-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man have been remanded in custody on drugs offences. A third warrant was also conducted on 16 May, which resulted in a Head Hunters associate being arrested. 'The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit and members of the Offender Prevention Team attended,' Inspector Rickards 'A 36-year-old man was arrested after he initially tried to dispose of illicit drugs at the address.' Police located 30 grams of cocaine as well as cannabis at the property. The man was arrested and has been charged with possession for supply of cocaine and cannabis. Inspector Rickards says Police are pleased with the outcome. '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.' Content Sourced from Original url
RNZ News
22-05-2025
- RNZ News
Police bust three drug operations in Kumeū, Auckland
Police have seized nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis and 40-grams of cocaine over the past week. Photo: RNZ / Cole Eastham-Farrelly Police have arrested three-people and seized nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis and 40-grams of cocaine over the past week in Kumeū, Auckland. Officers found 931 cannabis plants when they searched a property on Station Road, Kumeū, on Wednesday. Police also located a vast amount of equipment used to manufacture. It followed 130 plants found last Friday, which resulted in police arresting two Vietnamese Nationals, a 27-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man. They have been remanded in custody on drug charges. Cocaine was also located at the property. Police also arrested a 36-year-old Head Hunters gang associate after he tried disposing of drugs when police searched his property. Police located 30 grams of cocaine as well as cannabis at the property. The gang associate has been charged with possession for supply of cocaine and cannabis. Inspector Mike Rickards said the arrests will have an impact on drug distribution across the Rodney area. "Our team's operations over the past week have in no doubt disrupted the illegal operation and prevented harm in our community," Rickards said. "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." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
22-05-2025
- Scoop
Police Shut Down Drug Operations Across Kumeū
Police have uprooted several illicit drug operations nestled amongst the community in Northwest Auckland. In the past week, Police have recovered nearly 400 kilograms of cannabis, 40 grams of cocaine and made three arrests. Waitematā North Area Commander, Inspector Mike Rickards says local Police have been targeting large cannabis grow house operations run by Vietnamese organised criminal groups around the Kumeū area. Warrants were terminated on Wednesday, 21 May, and 16 May at two properties. 'On Wednesday, our Kumeū and Helensville staff terminated a search warrant at a Station Road property where a sophisticated operation was uncovered. 'At the property, we located 931 cannabis plants weighing 237 kilograms.' Police also located a vast amount of equipment used to manufacture. It followed a previous warrant last Friday at a nearby address, where two Vietnamese nationals were arrested. Inspector Rickards says Police located 130 cannabis plants weighting up to 155 kilograms. 'Inside, we also seized a large amount of cash as well as high-end equipment used in the manufacturing of cannabis.' Cocaine was also located at the property. Two arrests were made, and a 27-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man have been remanded in custody on drugs offences. A third warrant was also conducted on 16 May, which resulted in a Head Hunters associate being arrested. 'The Waitematā Gang Disruption Unit and members of the Offender Prevention Team attended,' Inspector Rickards 'A 36-year-old man was arrested after he initially tried to dispose of illicit drugs at the address.' Police located 30 grams of cocaine as well as cannabis at the property. The man was arrested and has been charged with possession for supply of cocaine and cannabis. Inspector Rickards says Police are pleased with the outcome. '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.'
