Man arrested in Whangamatā after community tip-off leads to meth seizure

Friday 12 December 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 12 Dec 2025, 4:11pm

Police executed search warrants in Whangamatā following anonymous tips, seizing 16g of methamphetamine and supply items. A 34-year-old local man has been charged with possessing methamphetamine for supply and obstructing police. He is due to appear in Waihi District Court on Monday.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 12 Dec 2025, 2:39pm

   Whangamatā meth bust: Police seize drugs after community tip-off (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesFri 12 Dec 2025, 3:39pm

   In Brief: Tip-off leads to arrest of alleged meth supplier in Whangamatā (opens in new tab)

3. StuffFri 12 Dec 2025, 4:11pm

   Anonymous tip leads police to alleged meth supplier in Whangamatā (opens in new tab)