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RNZ News
26-06-2025
- RNZ News
Bikes, cars and cash seized in Gisborne drug sting
Gisborne police, with the assistance of Hastings police asset recovery unit, carried out three search warrants. Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King More than $80,000 cash and a number of vehicles have been seized by police in Gisborne this week in search warrants related to drug supply in the area. This week Gisborne police, with the assistance of Hastings police asset recovery unit, carried out three search warrants for property they believed had been obtained through illicit funds, connected to the methamphetamine supply chain in the region. During the search, police found around $81,000 in cash, a Holden ClubSport, a Ford Ranger and multiple Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycles. Detective Sergeant Eric Hunter said the operation would have a direct impact on the local methamphetamine supply chain. Senior Sergeant Mike Fischer said by targeting "illicit benefits" obtained by drug offending, offenders were denied both the "success" of the offending and their ability to expand their offending was removed. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
Scoop
26-06-2025
- Scoop
Asset Recovery Unit Seizes Vehicles And Cash In Gisborne
Police have seized four motorbikes, two vehicles, and over $80,000 in cash following a number of search warrants in Gisborne. Earlier this week, Gisborne Police with the assistance of Hasting's Police Asset Recovery Unit, executed three search warrants in the area for property believed to be obtained through illicit funds, connected to the methamphetamine supply chain in the region. During the search, Police located around $81,000 in cash, a Holden ClubSport, a Ford Ranger, and multiple Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycles. Central Asset Recovery Unit Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Fischer says by targeting illicit benefits obtained by drug offending, denies offenders the success of their offending and removes their ability to expand their offending. Gisborne Police will continue to hold people to account for supplying drugs as we see first-hand the harm it causes to our community. Detective Sergeant Eric Hunter says this operation will have a direct impact on the local methamphetamine supply chain. "Our partnership with the Asset Recovery Unit is proving very beneficial for the community and we will continue to work with them to target organised crime in Gisborne." Police urge anyone who may have information about illicit drugs or unlawful offending to please contact us. Information can be reported through 105 online or via phone, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
