Drug Bust
Police bust major crime syndicate trafficking drugs
Police say they've busted up a major international crime syndicate trafficking massive amounts of drugs through Auckland Airport. They have arrested eight members of the Brotherhood 28 MC gang… Audio
Police provide update on Operation Matata drug bust
Police investigating Operation Matata give an update into a major drug bust involving 15 current and former baggage handlers from Auckland International Airport. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Audio
Battling the drug flood at Auckland Airport
With an increase in drugs coming through Auckland Airport, border officials focus on trying to stop the imports before they reach our shores. Audio
Police seize 50kg cocaine, $300k cash in major bust
An organised crime group alleged to be one of the most significant suppliers of cocaine into Aotearoa, has been dealt a massive blow.
A 10-month joint operation by law enforcement in New Zealand… Audio
Morrison pushes for tougher surveillance laws after drug bust
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about Australia's role in yesterday's global drug bust and how Prime Minister Scott Morrison wants Opposition help to pass three… Audio
Customs operators seize $20m of meth
Auckland Airport Customs operators have intercepted methamphetamine worth an estimated $20m, with 20 kilograms of the class A drug seized from two Czech Republic nationals. Audio
Navy unsure of terrorist retaliation after drug bust
The navy has seized $235 million worth of raw heroin it says would have been used to fund global terrorism. Audio
Police make eight arrests in majro drugs bust in Watemata
Police have carried out a series of drugs raids across Waitemata, making eight arrests and seizing hundreds of cannabis plants. Audio
Navy frigate seizes huge quantity of heroin
The Navy frigate Te Kaha has seized $235 million worth of heroin in two huge drug busts in the western Indian Ocean. Audio
